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CGH 47S

1978 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

29,687 mi
Last recorded29,687 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGH 47S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 29,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 28,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,069 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 28,069 miles

Direction indicator not working all indicators n/s not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake binding both binding bad (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both binding bad (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 28,048 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,761 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 27,670 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Nov 2010 27,592 miles

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 27,552 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,525 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 27,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,416 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 27,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,309 miles

As previous test.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 27,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both number plates are showing signs of discolouration.

Front brakes fluctuate slightly on roller test.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,147 miles

All chassis sections are showing signs of corrosion.

Front brakes are imbalanced but not in excess of 25%.

Fail 10 Mar 2006 27,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

All chassis sections are showing signs of corrosion.

Front brakes are imbalanced but not in excess of 25%.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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CGH 47S is a 1978 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGH 47S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CGH 47S registered?

CGH 47S is a 1978 Land Rover Series, first registered on 6 July 1978.

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