MOT Status
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78,989 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front leaf springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both leaf springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead going across engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front leaf springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both leaf springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front both swivel seals leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front swivel has movement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front both swivel seals leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
leaf spring bushes wearing
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of the two (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of the two (2.2.B.1f)
rear leaf spring bushes starting to deteriorate
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bolts loose cross the back (6.1.B.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure u bolt does not go passed to locking nuts (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of the two (2.2.B.1f)
rear leaf spring bushes starting to deteriorate
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Fuel system component leaking by injector pump and fuel tank area (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam goes out and on dip beam when main be is operated (1.7.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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FWE 779V is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 FWE 779V, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FWE 779V registered?
FWE 779V is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is FWE 779V safe to buy?
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