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GBL 940N

1974 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,875 mi
Last recorded71,875 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 940N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,875 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,875 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 71,875 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion A post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door below catch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear both rear support beams for boot floor corroded but not a load bearing component

coolant expansion tank resting on fuel pump

Fail 26 Jun 2017 71,874 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter resting on engine (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Axle beam distorted due to corrosion (2.5.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion A post (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door below catch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear both rear support beams for boot floor corroded but not a load bearing component

coolant expansion tank resting on fuel pump

Pass 4 May 2016 71,856 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion 2 x support mountings (6.1.B.2)

diff leak

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 71,856 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion 2 x support mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

diff leak

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 71,849 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 95,618 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 92,741 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,810 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 85,882 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 85,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,035 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 85,011 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 83,979 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 940N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GBL 940N, 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 GBL 940N registered?

GBL 940N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 October 1974.

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