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GTC 860X

1981 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTC 860X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 92,960 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

power steering pipes plastic tied to chassis and rubbing on edge

Fail 5 May 2021 92,960 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

power steering pipes plastic tied to chassis and rubbing on edge

Fail 10 Sep 2020 92,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member with in 30 cm of steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and front cross member with in 30cm of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis with in 30cm of rear spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front swivels ball seals leaking oil

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Front wiper blades smearing

Handbrake travel getting long.

Nearside headlamp reflector starting to deteriate.

Slight exhaust blow on rear silencer to centre section joint.

Various metal brake pipes have corrosion on them.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 92,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,965 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 91,964 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle idler arm (2.3.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,847 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,844 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 89,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,828 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

oil leaking arond handbrake drum

oil leaking at both sides front hubs

some play at power steering ram joint

Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,812 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 89,812 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 89,812 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2005 89,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 89,812 miles

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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GTC 860X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 GTC 860X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GTC 860X registered?

GTC 860X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 August 1981.

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