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CDA 908H

1970 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,850 mi
Last recorded71,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDA 908H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,655 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 May 2011 68,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,955 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,680 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f half shaft bearing feels rought when rotated wheel bearing has been dismantled and checked/found to be ok. front diff pinion also loose

rear body tub cross members corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2008 66,680 miles

Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f half shaft bearing feels rought when rotated wheel bearing has been dismantled and checked/found to be ok. front diff pinion also loose

Fail 14 Nov 2008 66,680 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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CDA 908H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 CDA 908H, 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 56 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 CDA 908H registered?

CDA 908H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 June 1970.

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