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GMS 185S

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,036 mi
Last recorded63,036 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMS 185S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,036 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s bulk lower outer bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Slight blow from exhaust down pipe joint

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,924 miles

Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 62,923 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,996 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,970 miles

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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GMS 185S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GMS 185S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GMS 185S registered?

GMS 185S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 January 1978.

Is GMS 185S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMS 185S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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