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GBC 883N

1974 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,848 mi
Last recorded5,848 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBC 883N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 5,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2010 5,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 5,097 miles

Exhaust stud broken on manifold

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 5,097 miles

Exhaust stud broken on manifold

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 4,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 4,088 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 3,662 miles

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

both rear tyres side wall starting to crack

Fail 7 Jul 2007 3,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/rear tyre side wall starting to crack

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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GBC 883N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GBC 883N, 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 GBC 883N?

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What year was GBC 883N registered?

GBC 883N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 October 1974.

Is GBC 883N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBC 883N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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