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CBO 486L

1973 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,682 mi
Last recorded6,682 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBO 486L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,682 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 6,675 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 6,437 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 6,430 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 5,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 4,624 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 4,408 miles

slight corrosoin n /s mid chassis

slight play steering drop arm

Pass 12 Apr 2012 4,201 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 2,468 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mount starting too split

o/s bump stop missing

Fail 1 Apr 2010 2,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust mount starting too split

o/s bump stop missing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 918 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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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CBO 486L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CBO 486L, 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.

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What year was CBO 486L registered?

CBO 486L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is CBO 486L safe to buy?

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