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DSF 984S

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSF 984S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,082 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 80,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front leaf spring corrosion

Offside Front leaf spring corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,696 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front swivel seals weakened allowing lubricant to weep out

Pass 5 Sep 2014 80,574 miles

rear springs corroded.

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 5 Sep 2014 80,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear springs corroded.

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,563 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 80,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust slightly smokey

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play in steering box Gearbox leaking

Pass 29 May 2008 80,318 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 80,317 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2007 75,017 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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DSF 984S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSF 984S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSF 984S registered?

DSF 984S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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