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FNH 989X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

41,050 mi
Last recorded41,050 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNH 989X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,050 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 41,050 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 40,975 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 40,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,171 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2020 40,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,744 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 39,744 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,817 miles

Slight atension to hand brake performance

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,269 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,532 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 36,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,676 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,760 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,844 miles

Oil leak on rear diff pinion

Fail 19 Jan 2012 33,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak on rear diff pinion

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,965 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 32,965 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

battery in a discharged condition

water leak from engine

Pass 6 May 2010 32,746 miles

oil leak from front tractor joint seals

rear springs weak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 32,746 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak from front tractor joint seals

rear springs weak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,729 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jul 2008 32,729 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,668 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 32,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

0/s front tyre is going out of shape

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 32,650 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FNH 989X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 FNH 989X, 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 FNH 989X registered?

FNH 989X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 May 1982.

Is FNH 989X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNH 989X shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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