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FSF 741X

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

33,405 mi
Last recorded33,405 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSF 741X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 33,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 31,768 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 31,768 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,372 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 30,939 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 30,939 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,712 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 30,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 30,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,660 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,584 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 30,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,214 miles

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 30,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,918 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,590 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 29,438 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,685 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 28,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 28,269 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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FSF 741X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 FSF 741X, 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

How do I check the history of FSF 741X?

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What year was FSF 741X registered?

FSF 741X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 October 1981.

Is FSF 741X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSF 741X shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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