MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear gearbox mts look weak
both side view mirrows craked
exhaust system rusty
n/s/f leaf spring rear bush pulled over to one side
o/s/f brake back plate wet
slight play in n/s/f lower shocker bush
slight play in n/s/r top shocker bush
underneath of vehicle covered in underseal
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear gearbox mts look weak
both side view mirrows craked
exhaust system rusty
n/s/f leaf spring rear bush pulled over to one side
o/s/f brake back plate wet
slight play in n/s/f lower shocker bush
slight play in n/s/r top shocker bush
underneath of vehicle covered in underseal
both mirrors cracked
coolant leak at back of engine
engine oil light flickers
mirrors cracked
Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
coolant leak at back of engine
engine oil light flickers
engine speed slightly high
mirrors cracked
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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FVL 498X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1982 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 55,682 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 FVL 498X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FVL 498X registered?
FVL 498X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is FVL 498X safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVL 498X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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