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FFS 780X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,706 mi
Last recorded44,706 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFS 780X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 44,706 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear diff play on flange

Fail 30 Jul 2019 44,696 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn back bush on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure rear shackle bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear diff play on flange

Pass 29 Aug 2018 44,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,140 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,186 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,258 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,204 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 8,937 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 6,607 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 2,903 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 95,186 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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FFS 780X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FFS 780X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FFS 780X registered?

FFS 780X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is FFS 780X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFS 780X shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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