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F120 VRU

1988 Land Rover 127

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,121 mi
Last recorded142,121 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 12754,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 VRU
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 142,121 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pick up bed missing at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2013 141,240 miles

All steel brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front axel oil leak

rear axel oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 141,240 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

All steel brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front axel oil leak

o/s/f door hard to close

rear axel oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover 127?

Based on 2,059 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
1,599
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 51
fog lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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F120 VRU is a 1988 Land Rover 127 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 127 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F120 VRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F120 VRU registered?

F120 VRU is a 1988 Land Rover 127, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is F120 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F120 VRU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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