MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear plate on body corroded but not weakening the overall security
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn U Joint has excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission leaking into the handbrake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly not holding on any ratchet (1.1.6 (a))
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp illuminates on dipped beam switch (4.5.4 (b))
Prop shaft likely to become detached rear propshaft securing bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear plate on body corroded but not weakening the overall security
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective spring shackle nuts (2.5.A.4)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play upper (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective spring shackle nuts (2.5.A.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CST 768W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 CST 768W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was CST 768W registered?
CST 768W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 28 April 1981.
Is CST 768W safe to buy?
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