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CRV 653W

1980 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,356 mi
Last recorded12,356 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRV 653W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 12,356 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 12,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 11,509 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured both (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 11,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 11,269 miles

Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 11,261 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

tyres cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2015 10,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,139 miles

slight age cracks in all tyres

Fail 21 Jul 2014 9,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight age cracks in all tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 6,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 5,175 miles

Bolt noted to be missing from exhaust downpipe to manifold.

Bolt noted to be missing from exhaust manifold to head.

Oil leaks noted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 5,172 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bolt noted to be missing from exhaust downpipe to manifold.

Bolt noted to be missing from exhaust manifold to head.

Brake pedal noted to have slight travel on first pump - only little servo assistance noted.

Oil leaks noted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 4,082 miles

Age cracks in offside front tyre.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 4,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Age cracks in offside front tyre.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 3,416 miles

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

coolant leak

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2007 2,972 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 994 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 99,844 miles

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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CRV 653W is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CRV 653W, 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 CRV 653W registered?

CRV 653W is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 October 1980.

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