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FNR 118V

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,739 mi
Last recorded56,739 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNR 118V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 56,739 miles

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

Offside Front Slight oil leak from hub

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,562 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.5%) now2.93% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,287 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,923 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 55,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,562 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,107 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE +OUTSIDE EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SMELL OF PETROL (NO LEAK FOUND)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 54,457 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 54,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

SLIGHT PULL TO OFFSIDE WHEN BRAKING

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

SLIGHT PULL TO OFFSIDE WHEN BRAKING

Pass 12 May 2010 52,110 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 52,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 52,104 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,444 miles

n/s welding middle

Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,444 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,269 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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FNR 118V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 FNR 118V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FNR 118V registered?

FNR 118V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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