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GBL 996N

1974 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 996N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Both axles ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight play in front propshaft sliding joint

Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,229 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside Rear Of Rear Spring Hanger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,731 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,955 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 996N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 996N, 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 996N?

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What year was GBL 996N registered?

GBL 996N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GBL 996N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBL 996N shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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