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FRA 928L

1985 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,778 mi
Last recorded36,778 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 928L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 36,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 36,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 36,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 36,115 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 35,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 33,901 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 33,901 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,789 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 31,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 30,523 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,504 miles

heavily underseald

Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,138 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jan 2018 30,138 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

heavily undersealed

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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FRA 928L is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 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 FRA 928L, 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 41 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 FRA 928L registered?

FRA 928L is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 February 1985.

Is FRA 928L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRA 928L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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