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GYD 485K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

6,339 mi
Last recorded6,339 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYD 485K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 6,339 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Nearside Rear Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Offside Rear Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 6,338 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Nearside Rear Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Offside Rear Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 5,320 miles

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

Front prop shaft slider worn

Nearside Front Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Nearside Rear Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Offside Rear Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Fail 25 Aug 2021 5,320 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front prop shaft slider worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Nearside Rear Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf Spring heavily corroded and splaying

Rear prop shaft bolts loose

Pass 26 Aug 2020 4,682 miles

Front prop shaft slider worn and gaiter split

Nearside Front Leaf spring heavily corroded and splaying

Nearside Rear Leaf spring heavily corroded and splaying

Offside Front Leaf spring heavily corroded and splaying

Offside Rear Leaf spring heavily corroded and splaying

Rear prop shaft bolts loose

Pass 17 May 2019 3,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 1,133 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

all four tyres perished on side walls.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,896 miles

all four tyres perished on side walls

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,772 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 97,807 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 97,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 96,435 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 96,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 95,186 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 94,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,978 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 93,045 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,997 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 90,641 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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GYD 485K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GYD 485K, 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 GYD 485K registered?

GYD 485K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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The MOT history for GYD 485K shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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