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GAL 842N

1974 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,435 mi
Last recorded3,435 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAL 842N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 3,435 miles

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

Oil leak

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2010 3,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front floorpan corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 2,835 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 1,603 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

body mountings above rear axle corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Nov 2007 1,020 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 1,018 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

chasis in a poor and rusty condition

Pass 25 Oct 2006 823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

chasis in rusty condition

Pass 27 Oct 2005 360 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FLUID LEAK ON O/S FRONT WHEEL

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

LEAK ON N/S OUTTER HUB

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON O/S REAR BRAKE

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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GAL 842N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GAL 842N, 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 GAL 842N?

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What year was GAL 842N registered?

GAL 842N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 October 1974.

Is GAL 842N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAL 842N shows 9 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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