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GEH 900J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,583 mi
Last recorded49,583 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEH 900J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,583 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 49,577 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,136 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 31,312 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 26,948 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,145 miles

corrosion in leaf springs

nearside front hub seal damp

play in both front hubs

slight bind on all brakes

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,103 miles

long footbrake travel

play in front hubs

under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2005 25,514 miles

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

emitting smoke from exhaust

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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GEH 900J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 GEH 900J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GEH 900J?

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What year was GEH 900J registered?

GEH 900J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 March 1971.

Is GEH 900J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEH 900J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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