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GCH 63N

1974 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,877 mi
Last recorded11,877 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCH 63N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 11,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 11,661 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 11,660 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 10,922 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 10,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play in crossmember/chassis (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,855 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 9,825 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 8,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

offside and naerside front floors corroded

offside front body mount area corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 7,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 7,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 6,094 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 98,941 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEARING END OF TRAVEL

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,941 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEARING END OF TRAVEL

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 27 Jun 2009 82,392 miles

LEAF SPRINGS CORRODING

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND BODY MOUNT AREAS

SLIGHT PLAY IN CENTRE STEERING IDLER SHAFT

Fail 25 Jun 2009 82,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND BODY MOUNT AREAS

SLIGHT PLAY IN CENTRE STEERING IDLER SHAFT

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,996 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 84,996 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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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GCH 63N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GCH 63N, 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 GCH 63N registered?

GCH 63N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 October 1974.

Is GCH 63N safe to buy?

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