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DUM 28T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,895 mi
Last recorded12,895 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUM 28T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 12,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 12,895 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 12,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 65,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 65,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,958 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,003 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake reserve near limit

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,682 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

underbody corroded and body

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,206 miles

some corrosion in places underbody and body panels

underbody muddy

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,148 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 56,141 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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DUM 28T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DUM 28T, 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 DUM 28T registered?

DUM 28T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 September 1978.

Is DUM 28T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUM 28T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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