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HUY 576T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

44,335 mi
Last recorded44,335 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUY 576T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,335 miles

oil leaks from engine/gearbox/transfer box and rear diff and n/s/f c/v joint

Fail 13 Feb 2018 44,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks from engine/gearbox/transfer box and rear diff and n/s/f c/v joint

Pass 27 Aug 2016 41,169 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + contaminated in oil (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 41,165 miles

Emissions not tested petrol cap no key code (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + contaminated in oil (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 40,425 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop missing.

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

Fail 22 Dec 2015 40,418 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bump stop missing.

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Brake ineffective.

Pass 12 May 2014 38,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front seat belt twisted.

rear chassis crossmember has surface corrosion.

windscreen washers weak.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,305 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust system hitting on chassis.

offside front seat belt twisted.

rear chassis crossmember has surface corrosion.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,385 miles

nearside and offside front hub seals are leaking

nearside rear brake back plate has a light misting of oil

Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,385 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front hub seals are leaking

nearside rear brake back plate has a light misting of oil

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,311 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2008 31,905 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,257 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,254 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HUY 576T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HUY 576T, 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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What year was HUY 576T registered?

HUY 576T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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