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GKW 863N

1975 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

22,640 mi
Last recorded22,640 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKW 863N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 22,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front sphere slight leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

no hazards

rear floor cross member corroded not within perscribed area

slight play front propshaft uj

Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,686 miles

both front spring leaves corroded and seperating

clutch pedal anti slip worn

fluid around o/s/f tyre and brake drum

holes in rear body floor [not in perscribed areas]

n/s/f o/s/r andn/s/r tyres cracking in treads

no hazards or rear fog light [age related]

o/s/r exhaust bracket brocken

oil leake front diff pinion oil seal

weld and plating underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2013 17,675 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front spring leaves corroded and seperating

clutch pedal anti slip worn

fluid around o/s/f tyre and brake drum

holes in rear body floor [not in perscribed areas]

n/s/f o/s/r andn/s/r tyres cracking in treads

no hazards or rear fog light [age related]

o/s/r exhaust bracket brocken

oil leake front diff pinion oil seal

weld and plating underside of vehicle

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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GKW 863N is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 GKW 863N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GKW 863N?

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What year was GKW 863N registered?

GKW 863N is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is GKW 863N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKW 863N shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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