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CGR 534W

1980 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,924 mi
Last recorded39,924 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGR 534W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,924 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front swivel hub ball corroded chrome worn off causing leakage.

exhaust banging against chassis n/s/r bump stop

oil leak on gear box drain plug area

oil leak on rear diff casing small hole due to corrosion

Pass 12 May 2022 39,282 miles

Central Rear axle slight oil leak

Central Rear exhaust fixings showing corrosion

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber mount starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 39,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear axle slight oil leak

Central Rear exhaust fixings showing corrosion

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber mount starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 38,706 miles

oil leak on rear axle

rear exhaust fixings showing corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2020 38,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from engine sump

slight oil leak from rear axle

Fail 6 Jan 2020 38,512 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from engine sump

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,968 miles

front drag link rod starting to show corrosion

front track rod starting to show corrosion

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,969 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,262 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 35,262 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,891 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 32,830 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Lower Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing pivot clip (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,126 miles

rear floor starting to show corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2013 31,126 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear floor starting to show corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,298 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,774 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 27,772 miles

Centre Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,063 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,905 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 25,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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CGR 534W is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CGR 534W, 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.

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What year was CGR 534W registered?

CGR 534W is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 October 1980.

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