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FPO 736X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,199 mi
Last recorded55,199 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPO 736X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 55,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 54,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,284 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,600 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,004 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,626 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,366 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,860 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,018 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,126 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,499 miles

surface rust on chassis rails

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,818 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,782 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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FPO 736X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FPO 736X, 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 FPO 736X registered?

FPO 736X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FPO 736X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPO 736X shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPO 736X have outstanding finance?

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