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DEC 478W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,106 mi
Last recorded12,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 478W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 12,106 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 11,400 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 11,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 26,522 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,120 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 26,116 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,772 miles

chassie welded to excess

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,766 miles

chassie welded and covered in underseil

Fail 4 May 2016 25,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,510 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 25,500 miles

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 25,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,449 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 25,406 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 25,406 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,406 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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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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