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GAA 951K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,873 mi
Last recorded61,873 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAA 951K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to offside mirror

Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,739 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front hub joints damp

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2013 61,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front hub joints damp

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount broken (exhaust still supported)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 61,639 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount broken (exhaust still supported)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,519 miles

centre seat removed

considerable welded repair to vehicle

free play in steering just within acceped limits

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit

steering poor

suspension height uneven

vehicle oily underneath

washers / wipers poor

Fail 18 Aug 2011 61,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre seat removed

considerable welded repair to vehicle

free play in steering just within acceped limits

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit

steering poor

suspension height uneven

vehicle oily underneath

washers / wipers poor

Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,517 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

offside wing mirror broken

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

vehicle vey oily underneath

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,455 miles

underside repaired & some corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 61,453 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 61,453 miles

Nearside Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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GAA 951K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 GAA 951K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAA 951K registered?

GAA 951K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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