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GVG 714K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 714K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,863 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,584 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 76,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt center slide (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 76,047 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both axle diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 76,037 miles

Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive both axle diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,507 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

both rear hubs damp

wipers smear screen

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,255 miles

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

Rear axle corroded and leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear axle corroded and leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 72,027 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,014 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,444 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 70,397 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,540 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 67,540 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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GVG 714K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GVG 714K, 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

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What year was GVG 714K registered?

GVG 714K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 29 November 1971.

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