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DUP 833W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,766 mi
Last recorded76,766 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUP 833W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,161 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 76,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,731 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,406 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,318 miles

Front Hub seals slight leak

Pass 22 Aug 2018 72,090 miles

both front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,924 miles

front hubs weeping

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,246 miles

Front Slight leak from both hub seals

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamp adjusters in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2012 65,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,426 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,235 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 62,216 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

hub seals leaking

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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DUP 833W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DUP 833W, 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 DUP 833W registered?

DUP 833W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 February 1981.

Is DUP 833W safe to buy?

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