1978 Land Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · THG 243T
1978 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1978. Recorded mileage 38,049 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1978
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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THG 243T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 38,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
THG 243T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Land Rover 88 (THG 243T) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
THG 243T Mileage History
- 13/02/202332,200 mi
- 14/02/202332,202 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/202434,487 mi+2,285 mi
- 16/09/202538,047 mi+3,560 mi
- 22/09/202538,049 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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