MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
small hole offside outrigger near fuel tank
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
small hole offside outrigger near fuel tank
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DAJ 198L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 DAJ 198L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DAJ 198L registered?
DAJ 198L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 February 1973.
Is DAJ 198L safe to buy?
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