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CWD 90T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,726 mi
Last recorded70,726 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWD 90T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,726 miles

Wear to front prop u/j

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,065 miles

engine oil leak

front lower shocker bushers worn

fuel hose fouling steering system

Pass 21 Apr 2012 65,028 miles

wrong vin number displayed on bulkhead (registration document produced)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 76,839 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 76,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,367 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 75,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering and suspension worn and coroded.vehicle coroded and poorly welded throughout.suspension spring shackle bushes worn.brake hoses very poor condition.engine blue smoking.

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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CWD 90T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 CWD 90T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWD 90T registered?

CWD 90T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 October 1978.

Is CWD 90T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWD 90T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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