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CGO 309S

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,020 mi
Last recorded18,020 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGO 309S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,020 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2011 18,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,178 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,049 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 17,048 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,784 miles

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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CGO 309S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 CGO 309S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CGO 309S?

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What year was CGO 309S registered?

CGO 309S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 July 1978.

Is CGO 309S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGO 309S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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