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GBL 280N

1974 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 9999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,124 mi
Last recorded72,124 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 280N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 72,124 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 71,633 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2024 71,627 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 71,490 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,386 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 71,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking PUMP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,832 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,216 miles

slight leak around stearing box

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,538 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 68,530 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear eye bush (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,264 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,198 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,506 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,491 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,160 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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GBL 280N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 9,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GBL 280N, 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 GBL 280N?

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What year was GBL 280N registered?

GBL 280N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 October 1974.

Is GBL 280N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBL 280N shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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