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DTU 798X

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,410 mi
Last recorded95,410 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTU 798X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,284cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,410 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,002 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 94,002 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,645 miles

Internal floor panels not secure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 96,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Internal floor panels not secure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front prop sleave loose

Pass 8 Feb 2012 92,438 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 92,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,074 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 90,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearimg.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 89,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,917 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 84,954 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 84,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,625 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
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DTU 798X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,284cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 DTU 798X, 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 45 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 DTU 798X registered?

DTU 798X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 October 1981.

Is DTU 798X safe to buy?

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