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GEC 811N

1975 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,031 mi
Last recorded12,031 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEC 811N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 12,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 11,924 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 11,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,825 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 11,825 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,782 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,782 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 11,782 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 11,741 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,615 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 11,614 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,375 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 8,860 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 7,838 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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GEC 811N is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,647 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 GEC 811N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GEC 811N?

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What year was GEC 811N registered?

GEC 811N is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 January 1975.

Is GEC 811N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEC 811N shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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