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GAF 479N

1974 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,002 mi
Last recorded63,002 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 479N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,002 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules os and ns (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from axle (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 tyres perished

very corroded underneath

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,002 miles

Offside Front outrigger poor

all tyres have perish cracks in walls.cord not exposed

both front hubs leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outrigger poor

all tyres have perish cracks in walls.cord not exposed

both front hubs leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,922 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 62,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

heavy corrosion throughout underside

o/s/f outrigger rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,841 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres have light cracks in outer wall

Fail 30 May 2012 62,841 miles

Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres have light cracks in outer wall

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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GAF 479N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GAF 479N, 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.

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GAF 479N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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