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ExpiredMileage
41,415 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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steering a bit stiff.
Rear Electrical wiring insecure above silencer. (1.9.2a)
steering a bit stiff.
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leaks
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leaks
Nearside rear brake application uneven very slow. (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded idler mounting. (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body mounting. (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight the idler/relay may be seized. (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
the fuel cap seal is in poor condition.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
drivers seat adjuster very tight. drivers step insecure.
Oil leak
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Oil leak
main beam warning light faulty
light play in front and rear propshaft u/j
Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
light play in front and rear propshaft u/j
Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
front brakes have a slight pull to the left when cold and there is a light leak of gearbox oil into the park brake.
the shockers and springs are very stiff.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
slight play at front hubs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
slight play at front hubs
battery insecure
fuel tank mount corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
fuel tank mount corroded
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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WTB 599S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 WTB 599S, 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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WTB 599S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 June 1978.
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