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GOF 159V

2001 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,974 mi
Last recorded48,974 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover 8828,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 159V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,974 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 48,971 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,810 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamps blurry

Fail 30 Aug 2018 48,810 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamps blurry

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear and offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls deteriorating.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 48,529 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear and offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls deteriorating.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 48,514 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,514 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 48,446 miles

All tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack/deteriorate.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear ,offside front and nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorating.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear ,offside front and nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorating.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorating.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorating.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,266 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Signs of surface deterioration on sidewalls and tread of offside and nearside front tyres and offside rear.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,264 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Signs of surface deterioration on sidewalls and tread of offside and nearside front tyres and offside rear.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,169 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,990 miles

offside swivel leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,686 miles

slight leak on offside swivel joint

slight leak on staering box

water leak at top hose

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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GOF 159V is a 2001 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 28,106 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 GOF 159V, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GOF 159V registered?

GOF 159V is a 2001 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is GOF 159V safe to buy?

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