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JRW 704V

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,908 mi
Last recorded71,908 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRW 704V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 71,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 71,516 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 71,516 miles

Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 70,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,812 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 69,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,289 miles

1.slight pull to left under heavy braking 2.o/s rear indicator lens discoloured

Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,887 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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JRW 704V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 JRW 704V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JRW 704V registered?

JRW 704V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 November 1979.

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