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FGJ 588T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

18,603 mi
Last recorded18,603 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 588T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 18,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related corrosion patches to all of underside

corrosion to nearside front floor pan but not within prescribed area

nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2021 18,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related corrosion patches to underside

nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 17,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 17,039 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 17,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 16,865 miles

Gearbox cross member is excessively corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 15,977 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 15,977 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 15,485 miles

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust mounts in poor condition

slight cororotion on gear box cross member

Pass 10 Oct 2013 14,961 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

slight rust in gearbox x member

Pass 30 Oct 2012 13,835 miles

slight corrosion on gear box crossmember

Fail 26 Oct 2011 12,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 12,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,322 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 10,203 miles

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 6,198 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 6,117 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,840 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 89,755 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 89,755 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FGJ 588T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FGJ 588T, 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 FGJ 588T registered?

FGJ 588T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 October 1978.

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The MOT history for FGJ 588T shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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