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GTE 679K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTE 679K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,153 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,151 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,385 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 92,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,292 miles

rear floor support member in poor condition/corroded

rearmost floor support member missing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear floor support member in poor condition/corroded

rearmost floor support member missing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 91,908 miles

body, chassis and brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight play in all steering joints and wheel bearings

Fail 18 May 2011 91,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

body, chassis and brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2008 91,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 90,752 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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GTE 679K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GTE 679K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GTE 679K?

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What year was GTE 679K registered?

GTE 679K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is GTE 679K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTE 679K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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