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GAO 153N

1974 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,365 mi
Last recorded44,365 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAO 153N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,365 miles

vehicle has oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

vehicle has oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,195 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

offside rear tyre has cut in the outer wall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,377 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,061 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,034 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,637 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 31,631 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 86,586 miles

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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GAO 153N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAO 153N, 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 GAO 153N?

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What year was GAO 153N registered?

GAO 153N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 October 1974.

Is GAO 153N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAO 153N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GAO 153N have outstanding finance?

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