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JNH 988T

1978 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,904 mi
Last recorded78,904 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNH 988T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,904 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,291 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 56,747 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,235 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,421 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,925 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 27,925 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 8,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 99,497 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,233 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,706 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 80,706 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,860 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 71,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,833 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 60,832 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,853 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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