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FBD 265T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

25,037 mi
Last recorded25,037 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBD 265T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 25,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 24,773 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate damp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side starting to corrode

washers poor

Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,771 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 24,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 24,770 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 24,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,770 miles

All 4 Tyre's perished

Fail 18 Oct 2018 24,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All 4 Tyre's perished

Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

slight movement in steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 24,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system adequately supported

bulkhead corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,401 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

offside rear brake backplate wet

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2014 24,401 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

offside rear brake backplate wet

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,201 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 24,197 miles

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

Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,897 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/r half shaft oil seal slight leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 23,897 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/r half shaft oil seal slight leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,635 miles

evidence of coolant loss

fan belt slack

indicators going white

brakes bind in reverse

body mount heavily corroded on offside

offside front inner wing broken and flapping

offside rear driveshaft seal leaking

wires chaffing on alternator

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,526 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,526 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,977 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside middle body corroded,near body mounting

offside middle body mount,excessively corroded,but no visible movement

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,537 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak from engine

oil leak front axle nearside

play in steering

wheel on bonnet and cover restrict veiw to front

Fail 14 Aug 2008 21,537 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

oil leak from engine

oil leak front axle nearside

play in steering

wheel on bonnet and cover restrict veiw to front

Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,129 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 21,129 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

large load on bonnet significantly obscures forward obscures vision

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,804 miles

slight play at steering wheel ok at test

Fail 29 Jul 2006 20,783 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2005 19,812 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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FBD 265T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 FBD 265T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FBD 265T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 January 1979.

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