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CBL 509J

1971 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBL 509J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,217 miles

Drivers footwell area corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 81,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Drivers footwell area corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Delay in clutch release operation

Pass 17 Dec 2010 8,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,217 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 81,217 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,217 miles

Nearside front swivel pin area damp

Offside front & nearside front bump stops missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 81,217 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oily around steering box

Oily around swivel housing

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 81,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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CBL 509J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CBL 509J, 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 CBL 509J registered?

CBL 509J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 April 1971.

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