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GJG 271N

1975 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,740 mi
Last recorded65,740 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJG 271N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 65,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,459 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front hub seal leaking

offside front hub seal leaking

various oil leaks

various repairs to chassis heavily covered in underseal

Fail 24 Sep 2011 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front hub seal leaking

offside front hub seal leaking

various oil leaks

various repairs to chassis heavily covered in underseal

Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,095 miles

chassis has welded repairs all along

corrosion to o/s chassis

Fail 18 Sep 2010 65,091 miles

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

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

chassis has welded repairs all along

corrosion to o/s chassis

Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,849 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 64,848 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 64,374 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 63,877 miles

rear springs splaying out

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 10 May 2006 63,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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GJG 271N is a 1975 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 58.3%.

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 GJG 271N, 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 GJG 271N registered?

GJG 271N is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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