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EYD 596T

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,826 mi
Last recorded60,826 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYD 596T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,826 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front hubs slightly damp

o/s seatbelt clip cover missing

slight play in steering box

slight rust some areas underside

Fail 8 Nov 2013 60,750 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front hubs slightly damp

o/s seatbelt clip cover missing

slight play in steering box

slight rust some areas underside

Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,411 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,646 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,646 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,252 miles

all tyres slightly perrished

Fail 28 Nov 2011 51,252 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,079 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 51,079 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,043 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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EYD 596T is a 1978 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 50%.

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 EYD 596T, 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 EYD 596T registered?

EYD 596T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 October 1978.

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