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LDT 779W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,939 mi
Last recorded36,939 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDT 779W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,939 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 33,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Transmission oil leak

all 4 tyres slightly perished on inner & outer side walls

emits slight blue smoke on start up

exhaust in poor condition - corroded

slight oil leak from both front axles

Fail 5 Aug 2016 33,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Transmission oil leak

all 4 tyres slightly perished on inner & outer side walls

emits slight blue smoke on start up

exhaust in poor condition - corroded

slight oil leak from both front axles

Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,687 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,245 miles

long metal brake pipe slightly corroded

metal brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2013 32,231 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

long metal brake pipe slightly corroded

metal brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

long metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,567 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,457 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody muddy in places

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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LDT 779W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LDT 779W, 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.

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What year was LDT 779W registered?

LDT 779W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 May 1981.

Is LDT 779W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDT 779W 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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