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FCJ 953W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,677 mi
Last recorded83,677 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCJ 953W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,677 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 83,677 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,532 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,419 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 82,419 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,063 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

nearside front lower floor slight rust

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,192 miles

front diff oil seal leaking / transmission handbrake oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 76,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 71,024 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 68,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,326 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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FCJ 953W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FCJ 953W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FCJ 953W registered?

FCJ 953W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is FCJ 953W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCJ 953W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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