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GKX 801Y

1975 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,676 mi
Last recorded17,676 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKX 801Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,676 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 May 2012 17,676 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,457 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,343 miles

front off side and near side hubs leaking oil

Fail 6 Jan 2006 88,327 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front off side and near side hubs leaking oil

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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GKX 801Y is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,247cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKX 801Y, 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

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What year was GKX 801Y registered?

GKX 801Y is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is GKX 801Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKX 801Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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