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GDG 485D

1966 Land Rover LWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

94,792 mi
Last recorded94,792 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1966 Land Rover LWB62,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDG 485D
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 94,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,386 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,386 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,277 miles

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

off side drop arm steering system has slightfree play

Fail 30 Mar 2015 87,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 87,262 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 85,852 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,849 miles

n/s rear axle check strap broken

Fail 5 Dec 2011 85,849 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear axle check strap broken

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,840 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 15 Nov 2010 85,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 85,831 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 85,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,787 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 85,787 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 85,726 miles

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

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

osr bump stop missing

Fail 12 Dec 2007 85,726 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

osr bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jan 2006 83,625 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 83,483 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

front tank support rusty

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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GDG 485D is a 1966 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1966 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,282 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 LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDG 485D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this Land Rover LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDG 485D registered?

GDG 485D is a 1966 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 1 April 1966.

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