MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Drag link end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GVO 47J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 GVO 47J, 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 47J registered?
GVO 47J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 April 1971.
Is GVO 47J safe to buy?
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