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Land Rover 88

Green · Petrol · 1962

GAS 197MOT history

GAS 197 is a green petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 12 Feb 1962. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
94,594 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GAS 197
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
88
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
12 Feb 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

GAS 197 was last recorded at 94,594 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,594 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,594 miles
  • 2021 – 93,517 miles
  • 2017 – 92,903 miles
  • 2016 – 92,500 miles
  • 2009 – 92,463 miles
  • 2007 – 92,321 miles
  • 2006 – 92,011 miles
  • 2005 – 91,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,594 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,594 miles
    Test number
    958725686523
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,594 miles (+1,077)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,594 miles
    Test number
    617135097014
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drag link end modification unsafe Drag link ball joint clamp loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,517 miles
    Test number
    800639699558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,517 miles (+614)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,517 miles
    Test number
    972154208192
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting loose (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass92,903 miles (+403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    422086711278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

  6. Pass92,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    384985270990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,500 miles (+37)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    844867483604
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass92,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    310403159213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,463 miles (+6)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    992963859239
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • NoteBoth tront swivels leaking

  10. Fail92,457 miles (+136)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,457 miles
    Test number
    781162789058
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

  11. Pass92,321 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    92,321 miles
    Test number
    690448637380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,011 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    240504616323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    91,622 miles
    Test number
    792610725388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GAS 197

What vehicle is registration GAS 197 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GAS 197 on a green petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 12 Feb 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GAS 197 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GAS 197 expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GAS 197?
The MOT on GAS 197 expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GAS 197 done?
GAS 197 was recorded at 94,594 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 174 miles a year.
Has GAS 197 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GAS 197 has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on GAS 197 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on GAS 197 find?
GAS 197 passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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