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GCY 901N

1974 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,504 mi
Last recorded8,504 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCY 901N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 8,504 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 8,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 8,316 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 8,303 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 8,253 miles

hand brake lever pivots worn

Fail 21 May 2009 8,239 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

hand brake lever pivots worn

Pass 23 Apr 2008 8,014 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 8,007 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,924 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 7,919 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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GCY 901N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GCY 901N, 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 GCY 901N registered?

GCY 901N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 November 1974.

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