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GJO 139S

1977 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,368 mi
Last recorded14,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJO 139S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,368 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 14,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,539 miles

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

wing mirrors cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering ball joint n/s/f

Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,072 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 11,061 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

steering box leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,321 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 8,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

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

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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GJO 139S is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 GJO 139S, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJO 139S registered?

GJO 139S is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 September 1977.

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The MOT history for GJO 139S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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