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GYD 842K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

43,052 mi
Last recorded43,052 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYD 842K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,052 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 43,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,889 miles

Front propshaft u/j worn

Fail 2 Nov 2015 42,889 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front propshaft u/j worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,729 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 42,729 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 42,410 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,734 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 41,191 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 41,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,884 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 39,810 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,510 miles

1/slight diesel leak

2/damp around n/s/r backplate/suspect wheel cyl

3/slight dampness around front backplates

4/slight engine/g/box oil leaks

5/all tyres wearing on inside edges/tread blocks uneven

6/wear in o/s/f top swivel knuckle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 39,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/slight diesel leak

2/damp around n/s/r backplate/suspect wheel cyl

3/slight dampness around front backplates

4/slight engine/g/box oil leaks

5/all tyres wearing on inside edges/tread blocks uneven

6/wear in o/s/f top swivel knuckle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,188 miles

1/both rear lamp lens faded

2/both front hub seals leaking ?

3/n/s/r hub seal leak

4/engine/gearbox oil leaks

5/all tyre tread blocks inside edges distorted

6/n/s wing mirror glass broken

7/o/s mirror glass poor

8/indicators flash at fast rate

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 39,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1/both rear lamp lens faded

2/both front hub seals leaking ?

3/n/s/r hub seal leak

4/engine/gearbox oil leaks

5/all tyre tread blocks inside edges distorted

6/n/s wing mirror glass broken

7/o/s mirror glass poor

8/indicators flash at fast rate

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,967 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 842K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GYD 842K, 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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GYD 842K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 December 1971.

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