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FHO 851S

1977 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,975 mi
Last recorded9,975 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHO 851S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 9,975 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 9,974 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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FHO 851S is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 FHO 851S, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FHO 851S?

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What year was FHO 851S registered?

FHO 851S is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 December 1977.

Is FHO 851S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHO 851S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FHO 851S have outstanding finance?

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