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CBW 462Y

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,960 mi
Last recorded4,960 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 462Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 4,960 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 2,049 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 1,840 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 1,587 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 1,117 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 1,171 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 1,171 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 704 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 99,584 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,646 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 89,166 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,707 miles

corrossion forming to both front brake pipes between n/s & o/s wheel cyl,s.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,966 miles

front brake imbalance close to max permissable 25% at 24%.

slight leak from steering box output seal

Pass 16 Jan 2006 65,988 miles

engine burns oil. acceptable at this time.

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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CBW 462Y is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CBW 462Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CBW 462Y?

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What year was CBW 462Y registered?

CBW 462Y is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 June 1981.

Is CBW 462Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBW 462Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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