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FJR 303W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,281 mi
Last recorded78,281 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJR 303W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,281 miles

Steering box slight internal play!

Pass 5 Sep 2020 78,160 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,150 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal misting oil

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,051 miles

slight smoke from exhaust on idle

Pass 22 Dec 2016 77,945 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,703 miles

Nearside Front sphere pivvot s have slight play / movement

Offside Front sphere pivvots have slight play / movement

front no plate deteriorating and damaged

offside and nearside front floors corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,223 miles

Nearside Front sphre swivel has slight play

Offside Front sphere swivel has slight play

slight roughness on lock to lock on steering

Fail 6 Aug 2015 77,223 miles

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

Nearside Front sphre swivel has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front sphere swivel has slight play

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight roughness on lock to lock on steering

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,739 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,543 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 73,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 71,948 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 71,941 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

misting of oil from osr backplate... nsr chassis top surface near top shocker mounting corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,680 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

traces of fluid visible on f/o/s and r/o/s brake backplates

Fail 8 Apr 2010 69,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

traces of fluid visible on f/o/s and r/o/s brake backplates

Fail 5 Mar 2009 66,330 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,330 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,118 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 65,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FJR 303W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FJR 303W, 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 303W registered?

FJR 303W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 April 1981.

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