MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
battery faulty
water leak possible radiator
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
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
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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
oil leak from gearbox and axles
oil leak from steering box
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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