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GOM 891L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOM 891L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,617 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front bump stop loose

rear body member braces corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,648 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front bump stop loose

rear body member braces corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 73,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,849 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,232 miles

centre crossmember section corroded

front number plate slight damage

heavy steering

rear exhaust small hole/ slight blow

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,768 miles

front number plate slight damage

steering slightly heavy

Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,472 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 26 Jan 2009 66,462 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slight damage

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,730 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 63,011 miles

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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GOM 891L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOM 891L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GOM 891L registered?

GOM 891L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 February 1973.

Is GOM 891L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOM 891L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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