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CHM 954V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,372 mi
Last recorded45,372 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHM 954V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,372 miles

Front x2 hub oil seals slight seepage

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyres slight cracking side walls

welding repairs n/s and o/s chassis areas

Pass 5 May 2017 43,967 miles

Front n/s and o/s oil seals slight seepage

Front x2 tyres slight misshape

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak and diff ()

Rear x2 tyres craacking

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,776 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,546 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 41,183 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

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

Fail 13 May 2013 41,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All four tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,898 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,898 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

battery insecure

front propshaft U/Js worn

o/s/r chassib corroded between leaf spring mounts

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,539 miles

Chassis very corroded and has had exstensive welding

O/s/f bump stop missing

O/s/f chassis holed outside prescribed area

O/s/r chassis holed just outside prescribed area

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 36,539 miles

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chassis very corroded and has had exstensive welding

O/s/f bump stop missing

O/s/f chassis holed outside prescribed area

O/s/r chassis holed just outside prescribed area

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 35,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CHM 954V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CHM 954V, 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 CHM 954V registered?

CHM 954V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 March 1980.

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