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CEC 916S

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

66,742 mi
Last recorded66,742 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEC 916S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 66,742 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 66,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front grill panel Corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing Corroded

Nearside Front bulk head Corroded

Offside Front Inner wing Corroded

Offside Front drivers door Corroded

Offside Rear out rigger Corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 66,189 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front grill panel Corroded

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing Corroded

Nearside Front bulk head Corroded

Offside Front Inner wing Corroded

Offside Front drivers door Corroded

Offside Rear out rigger Corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,783 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 65,774 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 65,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front swivels leaking

corrosion front and rear underbody /// hole in offside front splash gauard//surface corrosion fron and rear sring and towbar mounting.

nearside door latch sticky in operation

propshaft uj slighty worn

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,503 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,092 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,092 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 64,143 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 64,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres starting to perish and crack

offside and nearside outriggers rusted through

Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,264 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 63,209 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 63,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CEC 916S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 CEC 916S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CEC 916S registered?

CEC 916S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 June 1978.

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