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CAO 138T

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,728 mi
Last recorded21,728 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAO 138T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 21,728 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,680 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,434 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 18,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,854 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,433 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,647 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 14,647 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 7 Apr 2008 14,214 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 14,214 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,899 miles

Cut on tyre sidewallnearside front inner

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Off side front tyre perished

Universal joint rear of front propshaft worn

Fail 21 Mar 2007 13,899 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Cut on tyre sidewall nearside front inner

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Off side front tyre perished

Universal joint rear off front propshaft worn

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,449 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre cords not exposed

Drivers door corroded on inside

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Off side front tyre perished

Fail 17 Mar 2006 13,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Cut in nearside front tyre cords not exposed

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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CAO 138T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CAO 138T, 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 CAO 138T registered?

CAO 138T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 March 1979.

Is CAO 138T safe to buy?

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