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CWX 172H

1970 Land Rover 88

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,186 mi
Last recorded58,186 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWX 172H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,186 miles

Nearside Front shackle bush worn.

chassis heavily welded.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front shackle bush worn.

chassis heavily welded.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,718 miles

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

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

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

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 Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

general condition represents age of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 55,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

general condition represents age of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 55,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,901 miles

play in steering box

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,731 miles

nearside front chassis holed, not within specified area.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 54,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. nearside rear brake slight binding.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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CWX 172H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 CWX 172H, 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 56 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 CWX 172H registered?

CWX 172H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 January 1970.

Is CWX 172H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWX 172H shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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