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CFJ 789Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,160 mi
Last recorded1,160 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFJ 789Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 1,160 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 99,567 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plate corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 99,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cannot clip seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged can not clip seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plate corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded others (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded others (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,792 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,003 miles

ALL SPRING (U) BOLTS CORRODED

Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,602 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 84,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,364 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,810 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 72,801 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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CFJ 789Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 55,682 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 CFJ 789Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CFJ 789Y registered?

CFJ 789Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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