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GNP 438J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

91,964 mi
Last recorded91,964 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNP 438J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 91,964 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front (2.4.B.2)

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

all four tyres perrished

exhaust midpipe corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 91,963 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

all four tyres perrished

exhaust midpipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,930 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Rear foglamp inop and insecure

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,928 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Rear foglamp inop and insecure

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front tractor joint seals leaking

offside rear tyre perrished

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 91,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front tractor joint seals leaking

offside rear tyre perrished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,740 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both tractor joint seals leaking

offside rear tyre perrished

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 91,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both tractor joint seals leaking

offside rear tyre perrished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,566 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

battery faulty

water leak possible radiator

Fail 21 Feb 2013 91,566 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

battery faulty

water leak possible radiator

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,448 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 91,447 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Mar 2011 91,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n.s.r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,271 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 91,271 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 90,846 miles

oil leak from gearbox and axles

oil leak from steering box

Fail 12 Mar 2009 90,846 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox and axles

oil leak from steering box

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,629 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

main beam tell tale not working

rear fog lamp not working

Fail 27 Mar 2008 90,629 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

main beam tell tale not working

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Mar 2007 90,318 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 90,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front+centre exhausts very grotty

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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GNP 438J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 GNP 438J, 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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GNP 438J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 April 1971.

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