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GVT 809J

1971 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,999 mi
Last recorded13,999 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVT 809J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fog lamp disconnected

washer bottle fastened to seat

Pass 15 Aug 2009 40,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 11,943 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,929 miles

tyres could foul body work on full lock when under load

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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GVT 809J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVT 809J, 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

How do I check the history of GVT 809J?

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What year was GVT 809J registered?

GVT 809J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is GVT 809J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVT 809J shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVT 809J have outstanding finance?

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