MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,036 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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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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.
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How do I check the history of GMS 185S?
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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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