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GNL 254L

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

49,106 mi
Last recorded49,106 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2005
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNL 254L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2005 49,106 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 49,102 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

4 wheel drive return spring missing. Veicle in 4 wheel drive permantly.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Seatbelt mounts not suitable.

Top and bottom radiator hoses of a temporary type.

Unable to check structure at nearside bulkhead mounting.

battery insecure

bumper insecure

nearside and offside front swivel housing have play.

nearside and offside front swivel seals leaking.

offside front axle u bolt nut have been heated.

rear axle corroed and holed.

rear diff leaking.

Fail 12 Aug 2005 49,097 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brake relay lever locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside swivel seals leaking.

Nearside front mudflap insecure.

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear axle corroded and holed.

battery insecure

bumper insecure

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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GNL 254L is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 GNL 254L, 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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What year was GNL 254L registered?

GNL 254L is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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