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GGF 965J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,364 mi
Last recorded88,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGF 965J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,364 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 88,360 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,334 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 88,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,314 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 88,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,037 miles

chassis corroded

steering box slight play

vehicle leaning over to left

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 87,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 87,683 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 87,672 miles

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.

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

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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.

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