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GBW 447V

1992 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17 mi
Last recorded17 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Land Rover 8845,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 447V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 17 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 12 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel has slight seapage

Offside Front Swivel has slight seapage

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 12 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 36,018 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 36,017 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,832 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,698 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 51,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 51,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside 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)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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GBW 447V is a 1992 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 45,657 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 GBW 447V, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GBW 447V registered?

GBW 447V is a 1992 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 June 1992.

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