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GKV 378T

1988 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,897 mi
Last recorded26,897 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKV 378T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 26,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,012 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010
Fail 20 Nov 2010 36,531 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,125 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,125 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 36,105 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 36,091 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 36,035 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

battery insecure

nearside front wheel hard to turn at times

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front swivel joint leaking slightly

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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GKV 378T is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 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 GKV 378T, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GKV 378T registered?

GKV 378T is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is GKV 378T safe to buy?

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