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CAN 317V

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,343 mi
Last recorded64,343 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAN 317V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,343 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 64,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,660 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,632 miles

All tyres badly perished

Fail 23 Mar 2018 61,631 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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CAN 317V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 CAN 317V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CAN 317V registered?

CAN 317V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is CAN 317V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAN 317V shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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