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CAE 279J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,999 mi
Last recorded39,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAE 279J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,999 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,224 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,499 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 30,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all indicator lenses slightly discoloured

front prop bolts loose

reg plate bulb not working

Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,160 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

slight oil contamination h/b drum

Fail 18 Jun 2014 24,149 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

slight oil contamination h/b drum

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,680 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 20,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,996 miles

Oil leak

o/s door pillar corroded

o/s wiper end split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 11,313 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,817 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,218 miles

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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CAE 279J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 CAE 279J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAE 279J registered?

CAE 279J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is CAE 279J safe to buy?

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