MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,723 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All leaf springs in poor condition
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust system corroded and in poor condition
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All leaf springs in poor condition
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust system corroded and in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange at manifold (7.1.2)
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated
gearbox mountings worn
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange at manifold (7.1.2)
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated
gearbox mountings worn
Offside Front engine mounting worn
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front engine mounting worn
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Gearbox mounting defective
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Gearbox mounting defective
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front upper seatbelt mountings modified
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front upper seatbelt mountings modified
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Nearside drag link dust cover detriorated
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside draglink drop arm dust cover detriorated
Some wear in handbrake linkage pivot
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside drag link dust cover detriorated
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside draglink drop arm dust cover detriorated
Some wear in handbrake linkage pivot
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
various ball joint gaters split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
various ball joint gaters split
Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FDE 502W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 FDE 502W, 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.
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FDE 502W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 April 1981.
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