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EVY 596S

1977 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,310 mi
Last recorded39,310 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVY 596S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 39,310 miles

front brakes slighty pulling to right

Pass 22 May 2014 39,221 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,166 miles

Alternator misaligned and mounting loose.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 39,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Alternator misaligned and mounting loose.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside engine mount bolts loose.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Wiring loose near air filter.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,044 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 39,038 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake has considerable drag when rotated backwards.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,265 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 38,265 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 36,703 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 36,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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EVY 596S is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 EVY 596S, 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.

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What year was EVY 596S registered?

EVY 596S is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 October 1977.

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