MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Offside Front Tyre in poor condition (cracking)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake pedal has long travel
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres in poor condition
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
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)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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