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CHV 482V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,421 mi
Last recorded7,421 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHV 482V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 7,421 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 7,421 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both rear (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 3,900 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 3,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside front side light slightly dim

Pass 30 Nov 2013 99,897 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

rear chassis undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2013 99,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,850 miles

bulk head corroded

front half shaft seals leeking

gearbox leeking oil

slight play in steering joints

Fail 17 Jul 2012 97,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

bulk head corroded

front half shaft seals leeking

gearbox leeking oil

slight play in steering joints

Pass 6 Aug 2011 97,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 96,527 miles

n/s steering rack seal damp/corroded †n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge †exhaust fouling chassis †previous welding repairs carried out †chassis corroded †

underside of vehicle heavely under sealed †various oil leaks

Fail 29 Jul 2006 96,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s steering rack seal damp/corroded †n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge †exhaust fouling chassis †previous welding repairs carried out †chassis corroded †

underside of vehicle heavely under sealed †various oil leaks

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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CHV 482V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 CHV 482V, 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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CHV 482V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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