MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,106 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member, below gearbox, corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor towards rear, corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended can not be pulled out (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassie welded to excess
chassie welded and covered in underseil
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassie covered in underseil
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s/f hub slight leak
some welding to front chassis poor
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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DEC 478W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 DEC 478W, 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 DEC 478W registered?
DEC 478W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1981.
Is DEC 478W safe to buy?
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