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CVN 79L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,356 mi
Last recorded6,356 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 79L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 6,356 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,581 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 5,507 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 4,992 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 4,992 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 4,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

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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CVN 79L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CVN 79L, 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

How do I check the history of CVN 79L?

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What year was CVN 79L registered?

CVN 79L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is CVN 79L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 79L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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