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GME 648J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

35,387 mi
Last recorded35,387 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGME 648J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 35,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal has a minor leak

Rear axle casing corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2024 35,387 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal has a minor leak

Rear axle casing corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 34,978 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle casing slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 34,599 miles

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,641 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 32,902 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 31,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 30,694 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,211 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 30,211 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,409 miles

Nearside Rear hub has a small oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a puncture

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

engine oil leak

front prop shaft has play in joints

Fail 29 Nov 2016 29,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a puncture

Nearside Rear hub has a small oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

front prop shaft has play in joints

Pass 8 Dec 2015 28,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front propshaft play in both universal joints

Fail 7 Dec 2015 28,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

font prop shaft play in both universal joints

Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,679 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 25,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 25,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,456 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,456 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 11,671 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

drivers seat base is loose but serviceable.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 11,671 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

drivers seat base is loose but serviceable.

headlamp aim needs checking due to lites not working.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 1,517 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,701 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 1,830 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s front door top very insecure / corroded

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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GME 648J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 GME 648J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GME 648J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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