1979 Land Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · ETV 587V
1979 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1979. Recorded mileage 48,323 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ETV 587V Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2014
- 48,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ETV 587V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Land Rover 88 (ETV 587V) between May 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
ETV 587V Mileage History
- 04/05/200645,712 mi
- 04/05/200645,712 mi
- 15/05/200745,983 mi+271 mi
- 07/08/200846,360 mi+377 mi
- 15/08/200846,393 mi+33 mi
- 28/01/201046,714 mi+321 mi
- 28/01/201046,714 mi
- 14/05/201247,737 mi+1,023 mi
- 05/06/201347,934 mi+197 mi
- 27/06/201448,323 mi+389 mi
Average of roughly 320 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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