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GYA 514K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,424 mi
Last recorded23,424 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYA 514K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure

offside drag link end boot deteriorating

offside rear bump stop insecure

rear exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,287 miles

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,817 miles

Steering wheel freeplay approaching limit

rear service brakes well out of balance

Fail 21 Sep 2011 22,813 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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 wheel freeplay approaching limit

rear service brakes well out of balance

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,550 miles

BOTH Front hub seals weeping slightly

BOTH Front wheel bearings have slight noise

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight free play in steering box

Some surface corrosion to floors

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,140 miles

A pair of additional red rear lights fitted which are not connected

Minor oil leak nearside tractor joint

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 22,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

A pair of additional red rear lights fitted which are not connected

Minor oil leak nearside tractor joint

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2008 21,068 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,581 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,173 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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GYA 514K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GYA 514K, 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 GYA 514K registered?

GYA 514K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is GYA 514K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYA 514K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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