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GUO 899N

1975 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,366 mi
Last recorded66,366 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUO 899N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 66,366 miles

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,352 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,262 miles

fuel tank damp

oil leaks

Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,262 miles

Direction indicators not working none of the indicators work (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure front spring attachment bolt loose (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure front spring attachment bolt loose (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

fuel tank damp

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,120 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 66,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 65,326 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 64,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,211 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 62,181 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front and rear body supports corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 59,740 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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GUO 899N is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,647 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 GUO 899N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GUO 899N registered?

GUO 899N is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1975.

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