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FVW 655Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

72,830 mi
Last recorded72,830 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVW 655Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2007 72,830 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front tyre thread getting low on both nearside and offside

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

play in steering not excessive enough to fail (below 75mm)

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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FVW 655Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 FVW 655Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FVW 655Y?

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What year was FVW 655Y registered?

FVW 655Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FVW 655Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVW 655Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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