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GVO 451J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 451J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 13 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 3 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling on crossmember (7.1.1)

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Shock absorber insecure retaining pins insecure (2.7.2b)

clutch pipe fouling on exhaust

Pass 16 May 2015 90,877 miles

both front hub seals slight oil leak

front prop shaft slight play in joint

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 35,708 miles

positive battery terminal exposed

tow bar electric socket not tested 7 pin

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,708 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 35,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,330 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 35,327 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Battery insecure

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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GVO 451J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GVO 451J, 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.

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What year was GVO 451J registered?

GVO 451J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is GVO 451J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 451J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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