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CFR 500V

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,244 mi
Last recorded29,244 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2006
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFR 500V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,244 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 29,244 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CFR 500V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CFR 500V, 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 CFR 500V registered?

CFR 500V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is CFR 500V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFR 500V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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