MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
rear axel to hub slight movement
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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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DTN 163W is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 DTN 163W, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DTN 163W registered?
DTN 163W is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1980.
Is DTN 163W safe to buy?
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