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FAS 343X

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,004 mi
Last recorded79,004 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 343X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 79,004 miles

Diff oil leaking all over rear rubber brake hose.

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 78,826 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose top bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,812 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,787 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 78,782 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,622 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 78,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2011 76,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaking from engine,gearbox and rear diff

Fail 25 Oct 2011 76,722 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaking from engine,gearbox and rear diff

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear diff

Fail 18 Oct 2010 74,355 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear diff

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,675 miles

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

slight play in near side front swivel

Fail 19 Sep 2007 70,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in near side front swivel

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,528 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 67,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2006 67,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers metal dust covers corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2005 64,174 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 64,174 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 64,075 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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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FAS 343X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 FAS 343X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FAS 343X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 December 1981.

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