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GGJ 103T

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,830 mi
Last recorded85,830 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGJ 103T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,830 miles

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

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front steering universal joint both sides misting oil

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front slight brake bind

near side bush on transfer box perished

service brake efficiency just meets requirments

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,486 miles

Service brake pulls slightly to the N/S, just acceptable.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,324 miles

Brake operation slightly uneven.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,992 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,826 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 84,826 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear and offside front tyres perished and cracking open

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,547 miles

both swivel housing slight leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 84,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both swivel housing slight leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 84,516 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 84,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,054 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 83,046 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 81,836 miles

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

front tyres showing age related crackes

Fail 14 Jan 2009 81,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front tyres showing age related crackes

Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,834 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 81,834 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 81,302 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 81,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front hubs damp

Pass 17 Jan 2006 79,941 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 79,941 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

alternater insecure

chassis has surface rust all over

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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GGJ 103T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GGJ 103T, 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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GGJ 103T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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