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CFJ 329L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,305 mi
Last recorded24,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFJ 329L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front swivel housing seal damp

Nearside Front swivel housing upper has slight play

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front swivel housing seal damp

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

rear prop shaft worn

Fail 23 May 2017 24,276 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front swivel housing seal damp

Nearside Front swivel housing upper has slight play

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front swivel housing seal damp

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear propshaft universal joints have wear

Pass 20 May 2016 23,177 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing seal damp

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks

Offside Front swivel housing seal damp

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks

play in rear propshaft

steering box has slight play

Fail 18 May 2016 23,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front swivel housing seal damp

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks

Offside Front swivel housing seal damp

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks

play in rear propshaft

steering box has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,401 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front prop shaft rear uj has wear

rear prop shaft has wear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust centre pipe mounting corroded

nearside rear leaf spring corroded

offside rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 20,185 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust centre pipe mounting corroded

nearside rear leaf spring corroded

offside rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 16,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front hub seal damp

offside front hub seal damp

slight play in rear prop shaft

Pass 8 Jan 2011 15,538 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 15,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 13,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear bump stop missing

top steering coloumn bush has slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2010 13,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear bump stop missing

top steering coloumn bush has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play on offside front upper and lower swivel joints.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks.

offside rear bump stop is missing.

slight crack on nearside rear indicator lens.

very slight leak from steering box

Fail 9 Oct 2008 9,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play on offside front upper and lower swivel joints.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks.

offside rear bump stop is missing.

slight crack on nearside rear indicator lens.

very slight leak from steering box

Pass 30 Oct 2007 7,213 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

n/s front tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

play in front and rear prop shaft universal joints

Fail 25 Oct 2007 7,213 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

n/s front tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

play in front and rear prop shaft universal joints

Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,059 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 5,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2005 3,703 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 3,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust manifold to front pipe poor connection

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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CFJ 329L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFJ 329L, 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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CFJ 329L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 June 1973.

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