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GGJ 175X

1974 Land Rover 88

Beige Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,065 mi
Last recorded82,065 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGJ 175X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 82,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 81,822 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 81,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 81,263 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 81,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,137 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 81,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,957 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 80,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 80,735 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 80,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

altinator belt is loose

throttle sticks

two screws missing in steering wheel boss

Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,668 miles

chassis corroded

front brake pipes corroded

near side front floor pan corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 85,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis corroded

front brake pipes corroded

near side front floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 85,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise chassis repairs required for next MOT;

advise new seat mountings for nearside front seat

Pass 3 May 2006 85,404 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working.

Fail 2 May 2006 85,404 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working.

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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GGJ 175X is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,528 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 GGJ 175X, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GGJ 175X registered?

GGJ 175X is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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