MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter attachment (7.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
all tyres have signs of perishing
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Both front tyre treads cracking.
Front number plate backing starting to fade.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight corrosion to the offside front chassis bumper / spring mounting.
Water leak from heater valve.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Both front tyre treads cracking.
Front number plate backing starting to fade.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake appears to be dragging.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Water leak from heater valve.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front side light dull
nearside rear foot brake performance low
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
main beam warning light not working
steering box damp
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GCE 185N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GCE 185N, 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 GCE 185N registered?
GCE 185N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 October 1974.
Is GCE 185N safe to buy?
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