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GVF 946N

1975 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,699 mi
Last recorded52,699 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 946N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,699 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 52,693 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings not fully welded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,837 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,403 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 26 Jun 2014 52,388 miles

Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 May 2013 49,691 miles

Coolant leak

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both offside and nearside door check straps not attached

Fail 20 May 2013 49,678 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both offside and nearside door check straps not attached

Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,659 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GVF 946N is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GVF 946N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVF 946N registered?

GVF 946N is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GVF 946N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVF 946N shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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