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GVY 364S

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,676 mi
Last recorded73,676 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2006
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVY 364S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,676 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 73,658 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coolant leaking

front propshaft uj worn

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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GVY 364S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GVY 364S, 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 GVY 364S registered?

GVY 364S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is GVY 364S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVY 364S shows 2 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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