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GFO 870X

1981 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,976 mi
Last recorded55,976 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 870X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,903 miles

vehicles horn does operate but is somewhat asthmatic.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,798 miles

note spare wheel perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,672 miles

Offside Front Wheel tight to turn

Spare wheel very perrished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,545 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 55,526 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,439 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,330 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,165 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,165 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 55,035 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,643 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 54,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,387 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,477 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 51,683 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 51,679 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear chassis starting to corrode.

Slight exhaust blow,Manifold to front pipe joint.

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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GFO 870X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 GFO 870X, 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

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What year was GFO 870X registered?

GFO 870X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is GFO 870X safe to buy?

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