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GCF 900V

1991 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

24,084 mi
Last recorded24,084 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Land Rover 8846,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 900V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 24,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 24,032 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 24,032 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,934 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,901 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 23,285 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 23,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Apr 2018 23,229 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,284 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 22,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Outer Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven 35% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 20,648 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 20,035 miles

both fuel tanks outriggers corroded

both passenger seats removed at time of retest

Fail 15 May 2013 20,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both fuel tanks outriggers corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,473 miles

Battery insecure

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

all tyres perishing

centre seat removed

chassis to engine earth lead disconnected

o/s/f axle bump stop missing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 19,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

all tyres perishing

chassis to engine earth lead disconnected

o/s/f axle bump stop missing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,135 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,039 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 79,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GCF 900V is a 1991 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 46,969 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 GCF 900V, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GCF 900V registered?

GCF 900V is a 1991 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is GCF 900V safe to buy?

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