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YGZ 1001

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,729 mi
Last recorded169,729 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGZ 1001
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 169,729 miles

Slight play in front prop shaft spline

Fail 19 Jun 2020 169,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight play in front prop shaft spline

Pass 11 Apr 2019 168,323 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 168,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn frobt bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 167,623 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 166,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 165,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 163,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 161,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is non standard but adequately supported.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 161,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is non standard but adequately supported.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Aug 2013 157,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 157,151 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 149,401 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 149,401 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise on oil leaking from front swivel joints

Pass 16 Jun 2011 146,748 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 140,023 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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YGZ 1001 is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 YGZ 1001, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YGZ 1001 registered?

YGZ 1001 is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 November 1973.

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