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CGL 826V

1980 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,207 mi
Last recorded87,207 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGL 826V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,207 miles

all over under body and chassis covered with black underseal

Pass 9 May 2019 86,648 miles

Front Upper slight corrosion on chassis

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 85,855 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 85,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control mounting bolts loose and some missing (6.1.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver switch insecure (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on switch insecure (8.2.1b)

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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CGL 826V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 CGL 826V, 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 46 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 CGL 826V registered?

CGL 826V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 February 1980.

Is CGL 826V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGL 826V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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