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FJC 888Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,532 mi
Last recorded57,532 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJC 888Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,532 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 57,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 57,173 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 57,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 56,366 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 55,684 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 55,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,658 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,421 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,545 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,617 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 49,617 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,859 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,925 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 45,911 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,911 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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FJC 888Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 55,682 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 FJC 888Y, 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 44 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 FJC 888Y registered?

FJC 888Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is FJC 888Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJC 888Y shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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