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JLS 675S

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,944 mi
Last recorded66,944 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLS 675S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,944 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 66,944 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough semi seized (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,921 miles

all four tyres perished in tread

Fail 16 Feb 2018 66,920 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported main at front (3.6.B.1)

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

all four tyres perished in tread

noise from steering column when turning lock to lock

Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,919 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007
Fail 16 Feb 2007 66,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,919 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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JLS 675S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JLS 675S, 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 JLS 675S registered?

JLS 675S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is JLS 675S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLS 675S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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