MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear axle corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside vehicle leaning to the o/s
underside of vehicle heavily corroded
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened leaning (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened leaning (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
1. ns headlight in poor condition - aim on lowest limit
2. no bump stops fitted
3. leans over ? lots of welding - may be connected
4. slight brake pulse noticed on road test. brakes may require adjustment once vehicle in regular use.
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brakes binding slightly when wheels rotated by hand
front & rear bump stops missing
front axle tractor joints leaking grease / housings pitted both sides
lots of welding done to chassis throghout
vehicle leaning to one side
n/s/f headlamp securing ring corroded
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED.
N/S/R BUMP STOP INSECURE.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear flexy brake hose oil soaked from dif main seal.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear axle leaking oil on rear flexi brake hose
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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GCL 946N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 GCL 946N, 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 GCL 946N registered?
GCL 946N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 October 1974.
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