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FVJ 440W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,564 mi
Last recorded84,564 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVJ 440W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,564 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,073 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,811 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,296 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 80,296 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 27,841 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,313 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 75,313 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 74,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 74,122 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,420 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,397 miles

perishing to brake fluid resevoir

Fail 17 Dec 2009 67,396 miles

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

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

perishing to brake fluid resevoir

Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,222 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 67,222 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 65,692 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 65,236 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 65,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FVJ 440W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FVJ 440W, 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

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What year was FVJ 440W registered?

FVJ 440W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 June 1981.

Is FVJ 440W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVJ 440W shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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