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GWL 377S

1977 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,852 mi
Last recorded10,852 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWL 377S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 10,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 10,487 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front swivel joints leaking oil slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to cab corroded around steering box area but bracket mounted to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 10,487 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front swivel joints leaking oil slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to cab corroded around steering box area but bracket mounted to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 10,301 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 8,868 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 7,985 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 7,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2012 4,131 miles

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

both front swivel hub seals have a slight oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 4,131 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front swivel hub seals have a slight oil leak

front propshaft has excessive play in the rear universal joint

Pass 10 Feb 2011 440 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,907 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 85,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,271 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 81,484 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 81,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 79,894 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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GWL 377S is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 GWL 377S, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GWL 377S registered?

GWL 377S is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 October 1977.

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