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CEG 287K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,696 mi
Last recorded7,696 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEG 287K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 7,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear securing clamp is worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both outer front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front n/s and o/s floors are corroded and have holes in them

both rear cross members are corroded

the indicator switch is insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2022 7,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear securing clamp is worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both outer front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front n/s and o/s floors are corroded and have holes in them

both rear cross members are corroded

the indicator switch is insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2020 6,126 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 5,540 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan is corroded/has a hole in it

Offside Front hub seal is leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2019 5,530 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around the leaf spring shackle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around the leaf spring shackle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor pan is corroded/has a hole in it

Offside Front hub seal is leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2018 4,288 miles

Offside Front axle bump stop insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2018 4,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front axle bump stop insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2017 2,600 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 2,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 594 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 501 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 473 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump on engine (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 278 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82 miles

both front brakes slight binding

both front out riggers slight rust

both rear chassis sections slight rust

crack in rear nearside lamp lens

front offside bump stop separating from mount

Fail 29 Oct 2013 82 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front brakes slight binding

both front out riggers slight rust

both rear chassis sections slight rust

crack in rear nearside lamp lens

front offside bump stop separating from mount

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77 miles

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

engine oil leak

stering box damp

Fail 1 Aug 2012 77 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

engine oil leak

stering box damp

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f bumpstop coming adrift

o/s/f inner wing pannel loose

Fail 3 Jun 2011 53 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f bumpstop coming adrift

o/s/f inner wing pannel loose

Pass 28 May 2010 52 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2010 52 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 39 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 36 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 11 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 10 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 99,137 miles

leak from sreering box area

slight movement in the ball joint at bottom of steering column

Pass 1 Nov 2005 96,221 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 96,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight movement in n/s track rod end

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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CEG 287K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CEG 287K, 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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CEG 287K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 September 1971.

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