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GAU 766D

1987 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

4,677 mi
Last recorded4,677 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 8859,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAU 766D
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 4,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates damp

Fail 14 Aug 2025 4,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates damp

Pass 27 Aug 2024 4,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 3,505 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 3,454 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside wiper limited wiper movment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 3,110 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 2,381 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 2,381 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 1,030 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 1,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 813 miles

fuel tank damp

Fail 5 Jun 2018 811 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed bolts loose (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable steering relay (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank showing dampness

Pass 26 May 2017 99,687 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 99,636 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,638 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (2.4.B.1a)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (worn) play noted within the box itself. (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 May 2016 98,595 miles

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (2.4.B.1a)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (worn) play noted within the box itself. (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 97,624 miles

slight cracks all tyres

Pass 21 May 2014 97,003 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2013 96,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 94,792 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 94,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 93,795 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 93,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 92,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 92,418 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

os front bump stop missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,214 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 90,214 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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GAU 766D is a 1987 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 59,016 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 GAU 766D, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GAU 766D is a 1987 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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