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DUC 45V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

36,326 mi
Last recorded36,326 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUC 45V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 36,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow rear box

Fail 30 Dec 2020 36,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow rear box

Pass 30 Dec 2019 35,170 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 35,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 30,585 miles

oil leak

slight blow front exhaust

slight damp patch nearside rear brake

Fail 8 Dec 2018 30,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil leak

slight blow front exhaust

slight damp patch nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Aug 2016 24,160 miles

exhaust rusty and slight blow

oil leak

rear diff leaking

slight grease on off side front hub

Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,238 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 15,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight leaking from both front hub sills

Pass 28 Dec 2011 12,387 miles

car been welded and pasted in undersill

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 8,550 miles

advise exhaust mounting hanger loose but still secure

advise leaf spring mounting rubers perished

advise leaf springs rusty all

advise oil leaks

advise testeed ion snowy conditions

Fail 20 Dec 2010 8,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise exhaust mounting hanger loose but still secure

advise leaf spring mounting rubers perished

advise leaf springs rusty all

advise oil leaks

advise testeed ion snowy conditions

Pass 12 Dec 2009 4,426 miles

both rear spring mounts poss holed under spring but cant see

chassis been welded and coated in undersill

front brake pipe rusty

slight movement in rear prop shaft

slight oil on hubs

Fail 12 Dec 2009 4,421 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear spring mounts poss holed under spring but cant see

chassis been welded and coated in undersill

front brake pipe rusty

slight movement in rear prop shaft

slight oil on hubs

Pass 20 Aug 2008 3,879 miles

both chassys have been welded and covered in under sill

both front doors rusty and holed

engine and gear oil leak

rear diff leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 3,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear diff leak

engine and gear oil leak

both chassys have been welded and covered in under sill

both front doors rusty and holed

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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DUC 45V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DUC 45V, 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 DUC 45V registered?

DUC 45V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 May 1980.

Is DUC 45V safe to buy?

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