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Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside front chassis by spring hangers rusted corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside front chassis by spring hangers rusted corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower Rear shock bush perished and cracking (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear front spring eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear spring eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower Rear shock bush perished and cracking (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly splaying
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and rubbing
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on system (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
slight wear on fuel cap sealing washer
chassis corrored
front spring bushes worn
rear bump stops missing
rear spring leafs twisting
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
chassis corrored
front spring bushes worn
rear bump stops missing
rear spring leafs twisting
chassis and outriggers corroded
exhaust corroded
nearside rear leaf springs twisted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play both (2.5.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
chassis corrorded
exhaust corroded
nearside rear spring twisted
windscreen damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
all tyres perishing badly
exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly
all tyres perishing badly
exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly
exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow
tyres perishing
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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HDM 355T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HDM 355T, 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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HDM 355T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 October 1978.
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