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GSH 787N

1975 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,429 mi
Last recorded14,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSH 787N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 14,429 miles

Offside rear side and stop lamp lens starting to fade

Park brake back plate slightly insecure

Park brake mechanism out of adjustment

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 17 Jan 2018 14,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Intermediate section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside rear side and stop lamp lens starting to fade

Park brake back plate slightly insecure

Park brake mechanism out of adjustment

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2017 10,352 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 10,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 7,676 miles

Slight lift at offside front track rod end ball joint

Slight oil residue around steering box

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Pass 12 Dec 2014 5,693 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Park brake mechanism worn and in poor condition

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Fail 4 Dec 2014 5,679 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Lower radiator coolant hose leaking

Park brake mechanism worn and in poor condition

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Pass 2 Dec 2013 3,336 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 3,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 2,187 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 1,116 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 1,106 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

note near side front side walls cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2011 99,810 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 99,797 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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GSH 787N is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GSH 787N, 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.

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What year was GSH 787N registered?

GSH 787N is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is GSH 787N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSH 787N shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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