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GCL 946N

1974 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

99,983 mi
Last recorded99,983 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCL 946N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 99,983 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,977 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,576 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 99,565 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,764 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,583 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 95,583 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 95,573 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,225 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 95,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 94,742 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,095 miles

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.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 94,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 88,407 miles

n/s/f headlamp securing ring corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2009 88,406 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 88,320 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 88,299 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,154 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 88,138 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 87,735 miles

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

Rear flexy brake hose oil soaked from dif main seal.

Fail 25 Apr 2006 87,735 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 87,726 miles

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.

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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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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