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GTB 276K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

32,662 mi
Last recorded32,662 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTB 276K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 32,662 miles

Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,584 miles

Coolant leak ()

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both swivel hubs leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2016 32,584 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by door hinge (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,350 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 32,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,271 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 32,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,069 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 32,069 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,027 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 32,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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GTB 276K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GTB 276K, 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.

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What year was GTB 276K registered?

GTB 276K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 September 1971.

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