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FNX 603C

1981 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,312 mi
Last recorded7,312 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNX 603C
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 7,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 6,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,294 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 6,760 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 5,839 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,833 miles

Both front shock lower busheds worn

Chassis heavily patched and repaired in several places.

passenger wiper not working

seat belt fitted to o/s only

Fail 11 Mar 2008 5,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery box severely corroded and weak

Both front shock absorber lower bushes worn

Chassis front and rear heavily patched and repaired

Horn output weak

Passenger screen wiper not working

Saet belt fitted drivers position only

Pass 13 Mar 2007 5,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 5,740 miles

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

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

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

n\s\ number plate light dim

n\s\r & o\s\r rear chassis members have had repairs carried out

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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FNX 603C is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FNX 603C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNX 603C registered?

FNX 603C is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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The MOT history for FNX 603C shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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