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FJI 7288

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,809 mi
Last recorded36,809 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJI 7288
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 36,809 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 36,445 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 36,371 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,644 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 35,327 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,845 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 34,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 34,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,500 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 34,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 34,206 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,199 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 34,196 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,981 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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FJI 7288 is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJI 7288, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJI 7288 registered?

FJI 7288 is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is FJI 7288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJI 7288 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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