MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
chassis corroded
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Seat belt of the wrong type drivers (7.1.2 (c))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
chassis corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
tyres perished
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
tyres perished
Nearside floor pan poor condition
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Axle swivel joint has excessive play Offside (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)
Fuel tank insecure Suspension out rigger corroded (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside floor pan poor condition
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside front swivel hub has slight play up and down
rear tail pipe has corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger inner chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan seriously corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front swivel hub has slight play up and down
rear tail pipe has corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall
offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall
offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
o/s front tyre perished.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s front tyre perished.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front swivel hubs have oil leaks
o/s front tyre sidewall perished
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
both front swivel hubs have oil leaks
rear prop-shaft flange loose
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside inertia seat belt slow to retract
note/ underside of vehicle heavily undersealed-brakes tapley tested
signs of oil around front tractor joints(slight)
slight** flickering to stop lights when pedal applied
steering wheel free play limits
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside inertia seat belt slow to retract
note/ underside of vehicle heavily undersealed-brakes tapley tested
rear number plate light not fitted
signs of oil around front tractor joints(slight)
slight** flickering to stop lights when pedal applied
steering wheel free play limits
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
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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FPF 280J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 FPF 280J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FPF 280J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 May 1971.
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