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FCV 593L

1971 Land Rover 88

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,413 mi
Last recorded88,413 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCV 593L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,413 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 88,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 88,005 miles

front and rear bump stops missing

rear cross axle brake pipe rusty

Pass 6 May 2006 87,986 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 87,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

propshaft defective

propshaft defective

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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FCV 593L is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 FCV 593L, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FCV 593L registered?

FCV 593L is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FCV 593L safe to buy?

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