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GCJ 42W

1988 Land Rover Jeep

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Jeep74,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCJ 42W
MakeLand Rover
ModelJeep
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,453 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,940 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 93,940 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,486 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre has cut

Fail 21 Mar 2016 92,486 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre has cut

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,909 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,719 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both swivel joints boot leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2012 85,719 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both swivel joints boot leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,194 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 84,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,974 miles

offside rear hub has a light missting of oil

Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,120 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 77,118 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,142 miles

Both propshafts have slight play

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion at brake cylinder but double skinned

Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,142 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both propshafts have slight play

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion at brake cylinder but double skinned

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,141 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,688 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Jeep?

Based on 2,119 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 82
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
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GCJ 42W is a 1988 Land Rover Jeep in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 74,874 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 Jeep fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCJ 42W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Jeep is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GCJ 42W registered?

GCJ 42W is a 1988 Land Rover Jeep, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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