MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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
front diff oil seal leaking / transmission handbrake oil seal leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of FCJ 953W?
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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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