MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
REPAIRS TO PRESCRIBED AREAS HEAVILY SEALED INSPECTION RESTRICTED
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GYX 869W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 GYX 869W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GYX 869W registered?
GYX 869W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 April 1981.
Is GYX 869W safe to buy?
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