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CDW 398L

1973 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDW 398L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 91,569 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,465 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,374 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,177 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,811 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 89,816 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,107 miles

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 89,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 88,654 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,870 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 87,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 87,373 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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CDW 398L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CDW 398L, 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 CDW 398L registered?

CDW 398L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is CDW 398L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDW 398L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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