CarVerify

Free Car Check

GEE 806N

1975 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

196 mi
Last recorded196 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEE 806N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 196 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 196 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 193 miles

Additional braking device insecure Rear propellor shaft bolts are loose. Parking brake relies on connection from transfer box to rear axle. (3.6.I.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Insecure radiator is wearing on nearside front brake pipe. (3.6.B.2a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Both battery connections (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter and housing (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on pipe (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost area. Inside, outside and underneath (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rearmost. Inside, outside and underneath (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted bolt loose (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure both U bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted bolt is loose (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis crossmember close to rear springs' anchor mountings. Continuous welding required as it is a repair section (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid any (8.2.3)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped ALL (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door is weak

Engine ancilliaries have been poorly fitted with many loose pipes and oil and coolant leaks.Turbo and breather pipes are loose

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front hubs are oily

Fuel cap secures but not in locked position.

Nearside front inner wing is insecure.

Oil leak ()

Optional nearside seat belt is missing although a stalk is fitted.

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Wiper blades are torn

UNSAFE FOR USE UNTIL REPAIRED CORRECTLY

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,965 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box. (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust rusty.

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

Fail 25 May 2010 599 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

it is of my opinion that this vehical shoud not be driven on the road

Pass 13 Dec 2006 99,969 miles

offside centre sill corroded but not within prescribed area

slight play nearside front balljoint (1 of 2)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 99,959 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside centre sill corroded b ut not within a prescribed area

slight play nearside fronbt balljoint (1 of 2)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GEE 806N is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 GEE 806N, 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 GEE 806N?

You can check the full history of GEE 806N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GEE 806N registered?

GEE 806N is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 January 1975.

Is GEE 806N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEE 806N shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GEE 806N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GEE 806N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.