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GPK 29J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,878 mi
Last recorded32,878 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPK 29J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,878 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 26,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,956 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 25,956 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 25,935 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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GPK 29J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GPK 29J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPK 29J registered?

GPK 29J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is GPK 29J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPK 29J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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