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CHR 442L

1973 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,294 mi
Last recorded41,294 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHR 442L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,294 miles

Offside rear position light shows some white light but not to the rear

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

Slight corrosion on wheels around valve stems

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear position light shows some white light but not to the rear

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

Slight corrosion on wheels around valve stems

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,222 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,216 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres sidewall perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,375 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 39,360 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,419 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,513 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 36,510 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,289 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 35,289 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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CHR 442L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CHR 442L, 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 CHR 442L registered?

CHR 442L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 January 1973.

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