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A179 CYJ

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,586 mi
Last recorded88,586 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA179 CYJ
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,586 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 88,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,274 miles

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))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 88,158 miles

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.

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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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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