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CVF 852K

1971 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,005 mi
Last recorded13,005 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVF 852K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 13,005 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Tyre side walls starting to crack on all four tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2016 12,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 12,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,812 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,722 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,662 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,207 miles

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 103,711 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 10,307 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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CVF 852K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 CVF 852K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVF 852K registered?

CVF 852K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 October 1971.

Is CVF 852K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVF 852K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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