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FFV 865W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,128 mi
Last recorded42,128 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 865W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 42,128 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 42,107 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 42,035 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Strong smell of fuel

Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,695 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 41,674 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre in poor condition (cracking)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,208 miles

Nearside front shock absorber rubber mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside front shock absorber rubber mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,244 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,481 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake pedal has long travel

Pass 7 Dec 2011 35,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2011 35,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,262 miles

Near side front tyre in poor condition (cracking)

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

Off side front tyre pn poor condition (cracking)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,122 miles

Both front tyres inpoor condition (cracking)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,270 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking and perished

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,823 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 27,804 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,841 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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FFV 865W 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 77.8%.

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 FFV 865W, 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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What year was FFV 865W registered?

FFV 865W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is FFV 865W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFV 865W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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