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CWB 914N

1974 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

46,393 mi
Last recorded46,393 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWB 914N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,055 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,220 miles

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

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

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)

chassis coverd in exstensive under sheild

front and rear chassis surface corrosion

slight play in both front hubs detected at wheels

Fail 13 Feb 2015 45,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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)

chassis coverd in exstensive under sheild

front and rear chassis surface corrosion

slight play in both front hubs detected at wheels

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,902 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front propshaft slight freeplay

offside and nearside front axle hubs has slight oil leak

offside and nearside wiper blades slight tear

rear axle corroded

rear propshaft rear joint slight wear

Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,901 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear axle corroded

slight oil leaks in both front axle hubs

slight tear in both wiper blades

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,732 miles

both front axle hubs have slight oil leaks and freeplay in hub bearings

exhaust front pipe loose on manifold and slight leak of gases

gearbox has oil leaks

rear axle corroded

slight tear in both wiper blades

slight wear in rear propshaft joint

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 6 Jun 2012 44,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front axle hubs have slight oil leaks and freeplay in hub bearings

exhaust front pipe loose on manifold and slight leak of gases

gearbox has oil leaks

rear axle corroded

slight tear in both wiper blades

slight wear in rear propshaft joint

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,540 miles

front propshaft rear joint worn

rear axle corroded

slight dampness around both front axle hubs

slight tear on both wiper blades

slight wear in both wiper wheel boxes

slight wear on offside front axle hub bearings

Fail 6 Jun 2011 44,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front propshaft rear joint worn

rear axle corroded

slight dampness around both front axle hubs

slight tear on both wiper blades

slight wear in both wiper wheel boxes

slight wear on offside front axle hub bearings

Fail 24 May 2010 44,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades slight tear

engine has oil leak

engine has water leak

front propshaft rear universal joint slight freeplay

gearbox and transfer box slight leak

offside and nearside upper and lower swivel bearing have slight freeplay

rear axle tube brace corroded

rear propshaft rear universal joint slight freeplay

Pass 24 May 2010 44,222 miles

both front wiper blades slight tear

engine has oil leak

engine has water leak

front propshaft rear universal joint slight freeplay

gearbox and transfer box slight leak

offside and nearside upper and lower swivel bearing have slight freeplay

rear axle tube brace corroded

rear propshaft rear universal joint slight freeplay

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear swivel joint seals slight leak

bracket on rear axle corroded

nearside front swivel ball slight pitting

Fail 26 May 2009 43,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear and offside front bump stops missing and nearside front insecure

both rear swivel joint seals slight leak

bracket on rear axle corroded

nearside front swivel ball slight pitting

Fail 16 May 2008 43,171 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front bump stop heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 16 May 2008 43,171 miles

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

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

nearside front bump stop heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 23 May 2007 42,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,845 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 40,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine oil leak

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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CWB 914N is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,528 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 CWB 914N, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CWB 914N is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 August 1974.

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