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FDF 868L

1973 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,087 mi
Last recorded38,087 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDF 868L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,466 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,191 miles

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

front exhaust joint blowing slightly

rear crossmember and chassis rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,181 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis rusting in places

Fail 30 May 2013 37,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis rusting in places

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,881 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all chassis rails rusting in places and weak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

horn switch interrmintent

play in steering box and track rod ends all chassis rails rusting and weak

Fail 25 Jan 2011 36,276 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

horn switch interrmintent

play in steering box and track rod ends all chassis rails rusting and weak

Pass 24 Dec 2009 35,803 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 35,803 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,740 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 34,728 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,823 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 32,816 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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FDF 868L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 FDF 868L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FDF 868L registered?

FDF 868L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 January 1973.

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