MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,603 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
slight corrosion on gear box crossmember
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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