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CDX 970L

1973 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,855 mi
Last recorded18,855 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDX 970L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 18,855 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 16,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,977 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 14,973 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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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CDX 970L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CDX 970L, 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 CDX 970L registered?

CDX 970L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is CDX 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDX 970L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDX 970L have outstanding finance?

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