MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All Leaf springs corroded
Both front hub seals leaking
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front tyre outer wall starting to perish
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front tyre outer wall starting to perish
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front suspension cup need attension
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened swollen (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened swollen (2.4.B.1a)
Front suspension cup need attension
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened swollen (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened swollen (2.4.B.1a)
steering box lower cover needs attension
nearside rear suspension spring heavily corroded
offside rear indicator starting to discolour
steering box has slight movement at the mounting, advise further investigation
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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FTU 896T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 FTU 896T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FTU 896T registered?
FTU 896T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1978.
Is FTU 896T safe to buy?
The MOT history for FTU 896T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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