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GAV 925N

1974 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,497 mi
Last recorded9,497 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAV 925N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 9,497 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service brake just met min requirement

Pass 12 May 2014 9,312 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 9,292 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 9,043 miles

Foot brake has long travel

Heavy corrosion and welding to chassis

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 7,986 miles

chassis corroded

ns axle strap snapped

play in handbrake linkage

small corrosion hole rear x member

Fail 5 Oct 2011 7,986 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

ns axle strap snapped

play in handbrake linkage

small corrosion hole rear x member

Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,158 miles

front alxe leaking oil

lots of play in head brake linkage

nsf leaf spring rear bush one sided

under body very oily

Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,517 miles

hand brake pivot on chassis worn

ns front top seat belt mount poor attachment

osf swivel joint leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2009 5,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

osf swivel joint leaking

hand brake pivot on chassis worn

ns front top seat belt mount poor attachment

Pass 7 Jul 2008 3,123 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 3,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside of vehicle has been coated with weather protection hindering inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2007 2,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 2,695 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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GAV 925N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GAV 925N, 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 GAV 925N registered?

GAV 925N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 November 1974.

Is GAV 925N safe to buy?

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