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GFY 985N

1975 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,066 mi
Last recorded21,066 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFY 985N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,066 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,049 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,856 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,840 miles

n/s and o/s drag link ends deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,635 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,394 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 20,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 17,745 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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GFY 985N is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GFY 985N, 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 GFY 985N?

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What year was GFY 985N registered?

GFY 985N is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is GFY 985N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFY 985N shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GFY 985N have outstanding finance?

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