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GTB 470K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,400 mi
Last recorded20,400 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTB 470K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,400 miles

Oil leak

Rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Jan 2015 20,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 19,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,531 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,421 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 19,421 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

horn affected by steering

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 14 Apr 2009 18,761 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

horn affected by steering

slight oil leak from steering box

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 470K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GTB 470K, 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 470K registered?

GTB 470K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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