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CWW 828T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,574 mi
Last recorded6,574 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWW 828T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 6,574 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front both front swivels leaking oil

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 6,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front both front swivels leaking oil

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 6,130 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside passenger wing mirror loose

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 6,130 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside passenger wing mirror loose

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 5,860 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 5,853 miles

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

Stop lamp not working no rear brake light illuminate (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 5,493 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear shackle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear shackle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 5,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 4,896 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 3,577 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 3,568 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

oil leak from offside rear brake drum

Pass 12 Jul 2012 2,154 miles

Oil leak

both front swivle housing leaking oil

Fail 5 Jul 2012 2,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front swivle housing leaking oil

Pass 11 Jul 2011 1,637 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 1,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 523 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 515 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 100,290 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,798 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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CWW 828T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 CWW 828T, 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.

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CWW 828T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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