MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Deep splits in o/s & n/s front tyres - sidewalls
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parkbrake travel increased
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle oil leak
o/s front hub oil seal leaking
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fuel system component leaking Pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Deep splits in o/s front & n/s rear tyres - sidewalls
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s front hub seal leaking
rear axle oil leak
Deep splits close to ply/cord in all tyres
N/S Rear brake starting to bind
Offside Front Spring corroded & swollen
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Deep splits close to ply/cord in all tyres
N/S Rear brake starting to bind
Offside Front Spring corroded & swollen
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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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A179 CYJ is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 57,341 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 A179 CYJ, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A179 CYJ registered?
A179 CYJ is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 November 1983.
Is A179 CYJ safe to buy?
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