MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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FVJ 438W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 438W, 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 438W registered?
FVJ 438W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 June 1981.
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