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FBO 388L

1985 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,574 mi
Last recorded49,574 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBO 388L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,574 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,539 miles

Front windscreen wipers starting to split

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all wheel wheel rims dented

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,346 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle dirty

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,057 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 49,056 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,746 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering slightly knotchy

Pass 1 May 2013 44,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,244 miles

Emissions carried out for 1974 vehicle as to vehicle age

Fog light poor

Nearside headlmap slightly high

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

Offside front swivel joint leaking slightly

Please gain weight cert for next year

Reverse light poor

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,241 miles

Emissions tested on vehicle of 1974, engine fitted is 1975-1978

Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,600 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 33,594 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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FBO 388L is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 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 FBO 388L, 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 41 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 FBO 388L registered?

FBO 388L is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is FBO 388L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBO 388L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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