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DWX 819H

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,990 mi
Last recorded82,990 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWX 819H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,990 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 82,990 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,764 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 82,764 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,399 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,399 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 82,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,399 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,964 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,674 miles

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high spot on offside front brake

Pass 15 Sep 2006 81,206 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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DWX 819H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWX 819H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DWX 819H registered?

DWX 819H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 May 1970.

Is DWX 819H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWX 819H shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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