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DWR 284H

1970 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,382 mi
Last recorded15,382 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 284H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,382 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 15,336 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,942 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 14,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,906 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres cracks in road face

front prop shaft both joints play

o/s/f inner foot well corrosion

pass foot well corrosion

rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 14,866 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres cracks in road face

front prop shaft both joints play

o/s/f inner foot well corrosion

pass foot well corrosion

rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,729 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2014 14,711 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 10 May 2013 14,615 miles

rear body brackets corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 14,611 miles

rear prop front u/j loose in flange

Pass 27 May 2010 14,591 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 14,572 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bolt missing on exhaust joint

oil leak on axle

Pass 13 May 2009 14,252 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,080 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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DWR 284H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 DWR 284H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DWR 284H registered?

DWR 284H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 February 1970.

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