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CRC 284J

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

2,851 mi
Last recorded2,851 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRC 284J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 2,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 1,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,817 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 99,798 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute both (1.4.A.2g)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler arm loose on spline and housing (2.2.B.1h)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,883 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

advise exhaust modified at mtg and exhaust fouling on underside but secure

advise rear tow bar brace been welded to chassis should be bolted but secure recommend bolts fitting

advise steering wheel free movement tollerance on limits of 75mm

o/s/f window panel to door pillow becoming heavily corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,883 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake drum contaminated by oil both rear brake drums (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

advise exhaust modified at mtg and exhaust fouling on underside but secure

advise n/s/r leaf spring base plate twisted and u bolts becoming heavily corroded

advise rear tow bar brace been welded to chassis should be bolted but secure recommend bolts fitting

advise steering wheel free movement tollerance on limits of 75mm

o/s/f window panel to door pillow becoming heavily corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,881 miles

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

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2014 98,881 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,822 miles

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

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

cabin floor has plate missing from centre

offside front door has corrosion inside

offside front inner arch is slightly damaged

offside front tyre is perished

oil leak (several)

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

steering box has very slight movement

Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

cabin floor has plate missing from centre

offside front door has corrosion inside

offside front inner arch is slightly damaged

offside front tyre is perished

oil leak (several)

steering box has very slight movement

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,742 miles

Front tyre casings cracking

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,181 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 98,181 miles

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

Both front tyres perished

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 97,999 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2010 97,999 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 97,830 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 97,829 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

both front tyres cracking all over the tyre but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,588 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly spliting

Fail 11 Nov 2008 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly spliting

Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,192 miles

indicators flasing on limit of flash speed

Fail 13 Nov 2007 97,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

indicators flasing on limit of flash speed

Pass 11 Nov 2006 95,609 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 95,608 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering action slightly stiff

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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CRC 284J is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CRC 284J, 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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CRC 284J is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 August 1970.

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