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CYC 984S

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,153 mi
Last recorded92,153 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 984S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,113 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 92,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,964 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 91,953 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,633 miles

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

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

nearside fuel tank corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 91,633 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

nearside fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,466 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,003 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 85,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Oct 2011 85,507 miles

all tyres perished

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 85,495 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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CYC 984S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CYC 984S, 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 CYC 984S registered?

CYC 984S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 February 1978.

Is CYC 984S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYC 984S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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