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GHE 238V

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,298 mi
Last recorded20,298 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHE 238V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2007 20,298 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,177 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 7,970 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 7,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GHE 238V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 GHE 238V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GHE 238V registered?

GHE 238V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is GHE 238V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHE 238V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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