MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
under floor cross members corroded
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JNH 988T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 JNH 988T, 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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How do I check the history of JNH 988T?
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What year was JNH 988T registered?
JNH 988T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 November 1978.
Is JNH 988T safe to buy?
The MOT history for JNH 988T shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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