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FWE 779V

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,989 mi
Last recorded78,989 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWE 779V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 78,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,739 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,410 miles

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 78,397 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,138 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,599 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 77,357 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 77,362 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,346 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 77,191 miles

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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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.

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