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CDG 502T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,033 mi
Last recorded7,033 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDG 502T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 7,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 6,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 6,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 6,804 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 6,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 6,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 6,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 6,337 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 6,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 5,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 5,268 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 4,717 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 4,468 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 4,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service 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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CDG 502T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CDG 502T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CDG 502T?

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What year was CDG 502T registered?

CDG 502T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 29 January 1979.

Is CDG 502T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDG 502T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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