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GCE 185N

1974 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,674 mi
Last recorded86,674 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCE 185N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,674 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 86,673 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter attachment (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,302 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,104 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,001 miles

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.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,981 miles

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.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,319 miles

nearside front side light dull

nearside rear foot brake performance low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 84,547 miles

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.

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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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.

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