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WTB 599S

1978 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

41,415 mi
Last recorded41,415 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTB 599S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,415 miles

steering a bit stiff.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 41,415 miles

Rear Electrical wiring insecure above silencer. (1.9.2a)

steering a bit stiff.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 40,755 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 40,747 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,791 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 39,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat adjuster very tight. drivers step insecure.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,885 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 38,855 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,621 miles

main beam warning light faulty

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,977 miles

light play in front and rear propshaft u/j

Fail 20 Jan 2012 37,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,530 miles

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.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 37,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,940 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,940 miles

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,384 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 36,384 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,696 miles

slight play at front hubs

Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,000 miles

battery insecure

fuel tank mount corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2006 34,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 34,374 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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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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What year was WTB 599S registered?

WTB 599S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 June 1978.

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