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CVJ 796V

1980 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,947 mi
Last recorded66,947 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVJ 796V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 66,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 66,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear tank out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 66,584 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 66,301 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 May 2016 66,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 65,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 65,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 65,178 miles

offside front hub leaking

offside front steering components damp

Fail 24 May 2013 65,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

offside front hub leaking

offside front steering components damp

Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front bearing noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,738 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

x ply tyres on front axle and radial tyres on rear axle

Fail 18 Mar 2011 64,738 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 64,709 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,365 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 64,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,234 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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CVJ 796V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CVJ 796V, 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 CVJ 796V registered?

CVJ 796V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 July 1980.

Is CVJ 796V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVJ 796V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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