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GAM 841N

1974 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

67,970 mi
Last recorded67,970 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAM 841N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 67,970 miles

all seat base cushions badly damaged

corrosion starting in nearside front footwell/bulkhead

front propshaft sliding joint worn

no center seat belt fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,970 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

all seat base cushions badly damaged

corrosion starting in nearside front footwell/bulkhead

front propshaft sliding joint worn

no center seat belt fitted

offside front tyre sidewall badly perished

rear propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,558 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,558 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside rear chassis corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,711 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 65,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front fuel tank outrigger corroded & holed

Fail 20 Dec 2006 65,689 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,213 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 65,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

fuel tank outrigger corroded

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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GAM 841N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 GAM 841N, 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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What year was GAM 841N registered?

GAM 841N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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