MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake binding
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust rubber mountings deterioratd
front propeller shaft gaitor split
general underbody, suspension and braking components corrosion
handbrake lever high
nearside front brake slightly binding
oil leaks to transmission components
slight play in offside rear hub / bearing
slight play in rear propeller shaft extension joint
wiper blades worn
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
exhaust rubber mountings deterioratd
front propeller shaft gaitor split
general underbody, suspension and braking components corrosion
handbrake lever high
nearside front brake slightly binding
oil leaks to transmission components
slight play in offside rear hub / bearing
slight play in rear propeller shaft extension joint
wiper blades worn
battery insecure ok till april /may then has to be secure
front prop-shaft gaiter split
vehicle has slight lean to one side
wipers starting to smear
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
battery insecure ok till april /may then has to be secure
front prop-shaft gaiter split
vehicle has slight lean to one side
wipers starting to smear
chassis corroded
steering box slight play
vehicle leaning over to left
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both rear brake drum back plates have a light misting of oil
very slight play between sector shaft and drop arm
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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GGF 965J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 GGF 965J, 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.
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What year was GGF 965J registered?
GGF 965J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 June 1971.
Is GGF 965J safe to buy?
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