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GYF 549J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,422 mi
Last recorded25,422 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYF 549J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,422 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 25,422 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,392 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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GYF 549J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYF 549J, 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 GYF 549J registered?

GYF 549J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is GYF 549J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYF 549J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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