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CFP 918T

1979 Land Rover 88

Multi-colour Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,620 mi
Last recorded49,620 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFP 918T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 49,620 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 49,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 49,610 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 49,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 49,609 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 49,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front floor pan corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2016 49,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front floor pan corrosion

Pass 18 May 2015 49,566 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,547 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,389 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,369 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,321 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 48,314 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,914 miles

some displacement of spring leaves o/s/f

Fail 17 Aug 2009 46,913 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some displacement of spring leaves o/s/f

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nsf chassis box extension corroded but not in use steering damper not fitted

advise replacement of front number plate

advise surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 11 Aug 2008 45,762 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nsf chassis box extension corroded but not in use steering damper not fitted

advise replacement of front number plate

advise surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,233 miles

advise front metal brake hose ends are rusty

advise nsf chassis box section corroded but not in componant use

Fail 26 Jul 2007 45,181 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake hose metal ends are rusty advise replacement

advise nsf chassis box section corroded but not in use

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,360 miles

ADVISE NSF CHASSIS BRACKET CORRODED BUT NOT IN USE

ADVISE SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT SWIVEL HUBS

Fail 21 Jul 2006 44,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

ADVISE BRACKET ON NSF CHASSIS IS CORRODED BUT NOT IN USE

ADVISE SOME CORROSION ON FRONT SWIVELS

Pass 16 Aug 2005 42,810 miles

ADVISE VERY SLIGHT BLOW AT EXHAUST DOWNPIPE JOINT

Fail 15 Aug 2005 42,810 miles

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

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

advise small area of corrosion NSF chassis box section but not load bearing

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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CFP 918T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Multi-colour with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CFP 918T, 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 CFP 918T registered?

CFP 918T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 February 1979.

Is CFP 918T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFP 918T shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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