MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
rear springs corroded.
slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was DSF 984S registered?
DSF 984S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1978.
Is DSF 984S safe to buy?
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