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CPJ 981H

1970 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPJ 981H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017

Axle rear lower part corroded (NOT major part of axle)

Brake fluid level - low

Exhaust tailpipe hitting tow bar bracket

Front Brake hoses - close to rubbing on tyres O/S & N/S/F

Front Prop - shaft - front splines badly worn

Fuel hoses looks damp from filter - renew hoses

Offside Front Upper Door hinge upper play

Offside Indicator intermittent O/S - from switch

Oil leak Engine oil filter & switch - Between engine & gear box seal ()

Washers not working (Screen folds down)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 75,549 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. X 2 middle and N/S/outer (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Axle rear lower part corroded (NOT major part of axle)

Brake fluid level - low

Exhaust tailpipe hitting tow bar bracket

Front Brake hoses - close to rubbing on tyres O/S & N/S/F

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Prop - shaft - front splines badly worn

Fuel hoses looks damp from filter - renew hoses

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Door hinge upper play

Offside Indicator intermittent O/S - from switch

Oil leak Engine oil filter & switch - Between engine & gear box seal ()

Washers not working (Screen folds down)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,468 miles

Chassis/Brake pipes/body have been undersealed.

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front prop shaft excessively worn on slide.

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked/Damaged.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 75,468 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking Injector and Fuel filter wet. (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis/Brake pipes/body have been undersealed.

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front prop shaft excessively worn on slide.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,468 miles

Oil leak

all tyres low

exhaust has broken mount

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,468 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 75,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,468 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 75,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,290 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 74,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,736 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f+o/s/r wheel rims corroding around valves

Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,489 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 71,489 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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CPJ 981H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 CPJ 981H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CPJ 981H registered?

CPJ 981H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 June 1970.

Is CPJ 981H safe to buy?

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