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GAD 836N

1974 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,378 mi
Last recorded6,378 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAD 836N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 6,378 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 6,378 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting missing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 6,378 miles

Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH rear wheels have the spacers missing around the valve stems. ( tubed tyres )

Drivers seat belt webbing is damaged.

Engine is leaking coolant. ( Posibly hose from water pump to radiator )

FRONT PROPSHAFT SPLINES ARE VERY BADLY WORN

Hand brake linakages / pivots very worn. nearing limits

Offside and nearside rear gearbox mounting bracket bolts are not locked. Tabs are not bent over bolt heads

Rear floor pan cross beams are badly corroded in places.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 6,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 6,354 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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GAD 836N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,528 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 GAD 836N, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GAD 836N?

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What year was GAD 836N registered?

GAD 836N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 October 1974.

Is GAD 836N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAD 836N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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