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GCW 212N

1974 Land Rover 88

Purple Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,297 mi
Last recorded91,297 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCW 212N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion on front door posts

corrosion on fuel tank outrigger

Fail 5 Oct 2017 91,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion on front door posts

corrosion on fuel tank outrigger

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on fuel tank outrigger

Fail 12 Aug 2016 91,249 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering wheel loose (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on fuel tank outrigger

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion on gearbox crossmember

corrosion on nearside bulkhead

fuel tank damp

Fail 27 Jul 2015 91,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion on gearbox crossmember

corrosion on nearside bulkhead

fuel tank damp

Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,004 miles

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

corrosion on gearbox crossmember

door tops corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 91,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

corrosion on gearbox crossmember

door tops corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,670 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 27 Jun 2012 90,670 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 May 2011 89,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,488 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 89,484 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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GCW 212N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Purple with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GCW 212N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCW 212N registered?

GCW 212N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 October 1974.

Is GCW 212N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCW 212N shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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