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FDM 994K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,149 mi
Last recorded18,149 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDM 994K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 18,149 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting bracket corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin floorpan/ bulkhead (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended belt detached from floor mounting due to corrosion (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin floorpan/bulkhead (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door pillar and body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts close to exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door in poor condition

Offside Front swivel corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 18,070 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 18,070 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floorpan/pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust detached due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 18,018 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

n/s front wheel corroded

o/s front wheel corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 18,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 17,910 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 17,797 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,604 miles

front of rear prop U/J slight play

rear prop sliding joint worn

Fail 6 Sep 2013 17,603 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front of rear prop U/J slight play

rear prop sliding joint worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 17,526 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 17,526 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,284 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,551 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 16,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 16,481 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 16,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FDM 994K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FDM 994K, 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.

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FDM 994K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 September 1971.

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