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ECK 980S

1977 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,524 mi
Last recorded60,524 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECK 980S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 60,508 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 60,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 60,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 60,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,275 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,662 miles

Day time use only.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 59,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 59,196 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,724 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 58,724 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,655 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 58,655 miles

Centre Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 58,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,348 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 58,348 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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ECK 980S is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 ECK 980S, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ECK 980S?

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What year was ECK 980S registered?

ECK 980S is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 October 1977.

Is ECK 980S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECK 980S shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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