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ADG 741T

1978 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADG 741T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 96,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 96,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 96,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,637 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 96,530 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,972 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,847 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 95,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 95,579 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 95,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 95,565 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,090 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 95,090 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 94,499 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 92,728 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2005 89,189 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 89,189 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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ADG 741T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 ADG 741T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ADG 741T registered?

ADG 741T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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