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GHL 590N

1975 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHL 590N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,710 miles

both the nearside leaf springs are in very poor condition

chassis badly corroded and thin in places

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in both the front wheel bearings

wear in the front steering box

wear in the offside front trackrodend

Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both the nearside leaf springs are in very poor condition

both the rear tyres are perished

chassis badly corroded and thin in places

engine oil leaks apparent

fan belt loose

fluid leak on the nearside rear hub

play in the nearside front wheel bearing

wear in the front steering box

wear in the offside front track rod end

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,419 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 88,419 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,036 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,036 miles

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,323 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 79,664 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 79,061 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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GHL 590N is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GHL 590N, 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.

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What year was GHL 590N registered?

GHL 590N is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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