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CVN 846L

1973 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,419 mi
Last recorded132,419 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 846L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 132,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 130,168 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 119,494 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 119,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 109,711 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 92,602 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 92,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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CVN 846L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 846L, 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

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What year was CVN 846L registered?

CVN 846L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is CVN 846L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 846L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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