MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,900 miAbove average mileage for this year
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underside of vehicle coated with underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle coated with underseal
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both ends of the rear cross member corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GEC 873X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 873X, 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 45 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 873X?
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What year was GEC 873X registered?
GEC 873X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 August 1981.
Is GEC 873X safe to buy?
The MOT history for GEC 873X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GEC 873X have outstanding finance?
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