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GSU 960

1988 Land Rover Jeep

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,332 mi
Last recorded60,332 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Jeep74,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 960
MakeLand Rover
ModelJeep
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,667 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,328 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

swivel balls corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2007 54,284 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

gear oil leaking into hand brake drum

swivel balls corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2007 54,262 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

noise on engine

oil; leaking onto hand brake shoes

How Reliable is the Land Rover Jeep?

Based on 2,119 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 82
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
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GSU 960 is a 1988 Land Rover Jeep in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 74,874 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 Jeep fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSU 960, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Jeep is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GSU 960 is a 1988 Land Rover Jeep, first registered on 16 March 1988.

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