MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,037 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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under body corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
chassis and under body very weak and rusty and had extensive repairs
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear cross beam corroded and holed
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
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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FJR 185W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 FJR 185W, 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 FJR 185W registered?
FJR 185W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 February 1981.
Is FJR 185W safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJR 185W shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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