MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
rear springs badley distorted
rear tyres missing tube collars
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
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
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
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?
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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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FVJ 114W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 29 April 1981.
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