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GCR 260N

1974 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,442 mi
Last recorded75,442 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 260N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,442 miles

Both front axle swivel joints/housing leaking slightly.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,802 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,737 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,710 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,248 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,094 miles

both o/s/r and o/s/f shock absorber upper outer casings corroded through

exhaust tail pipe corroded through

fuel tank support bracket corroded through in places.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,415 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f hub bearing has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2010 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f hub bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,389 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 68,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 68,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 67,340 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 67,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,801 miles

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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GCR 260N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCR 260N, 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 GCR 260N registered?

GCR 260N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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