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FVJ 114W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,672 mi
Last recorded98,672 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVJ 114W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,672 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,348 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 98,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 98,124 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 98,124 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres dont have valve protectors

o s rear bump stop bolt loose

smokes

u bolts should have washers and lock nuts

Fail 23 Apr 2010 97,451 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres dont have valve protectors

o s rear bump stop bolt loose

smokes

u bolts should have washers and lock nuts

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,067 miles

rear springs badley distorted

rear tyres missing tube collars

Fail 23 Apr 2009 95,065 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear springs badley distorted

rear tyres missing tube collars

Pass 24 Apr 2008 93,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis has 2 holes not welded when repaired

leak on n/s front hub ,seal.

n/s mirror cracked

n/s rear bump stop hanging off

n/s rear tyre cracked

play in rear prop uj

play in rear shock bush

rear springs all all full of sand

Fail 24 Apr 2008 93,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis has 2 holes not welded when repaired

leak on n/s front hub ,seal.

n/s mirror cracked

n/s rear bump stop hanging off

n/s rear tyre cracked

play in rear prop uj

play in rear shock bush

rear springs all all full of sand

Pass 25 Apr 2007 91,625 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,233 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 90,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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FVJ 114W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FVJ 114W, 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.

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What year was FVJ 114W registered?

FVJ 114W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 29 April 1981.

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