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FEC 98T

1978 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,537 mi
Last recorded83,537 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEC 98T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,456 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,991 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,696 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 82,695 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 80,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

frontchassis railscorroded

o/s n/s head lightscorroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,249 miles

o/s n/s chassiscrails corroded

o/s n/s front chassis rails corroded on ends

o/s rear lower shocker bushes worn

play in n/s front hub

play in steering idler

Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,720 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 74,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,793 miles

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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FEC 98T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 FEC 98T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FEC 98T registered?

FEC 98T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 August 1978.

Is FEC 98T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEC 98T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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