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CEK 982T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,449 mi
Last recorded76,449 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEK 982T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,449 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 76,449 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,384 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 76,378 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,354 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,354 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,299 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 76,293 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 75,302 miles

Battery not fully secured

Both front swivels pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil weep from oil filter housing

slight play in rear universal joint on front propsahft

Fail 25 May 2010 75,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Battery not fully secured

Both front swivels pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CEK 982T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CEK 982T, 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

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What year was CEK 982T registered?

CEK 982T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 April 1979.

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