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GPV 863N

1975 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

25,831 mi
Last recorded25,831 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 863N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 25,831 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 25,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front tyres perished and split

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 25,831 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure headlight wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside wiper blade smeary

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all brake pipes/hoses showing signs of wear and tear

all shock absorbers lower bushes have some play

exhaust system corroding

some play in all suspension/steering joints

surface corrosion and weld repair to entire underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,832 miles

slight brake immbalance on front brakes

Fail 27 May 2008 25,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,831 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 25,831 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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GPV 863N is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,647 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 GPV 863N, 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 51 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 GPV 863N registered?

GPV 863N is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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