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FWW 88L

1985 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,067 mi
Last recorded58,067 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 88L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 58,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 56,080 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,351 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,053 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,202 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,879 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,440 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,507 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,900 miles

both rear tyres are cracked on outer wall

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,712 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,404 miles

Coolant leak

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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FWW 88L is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 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 FWW 88L, 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 41 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 FWW 88L?

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What year was FWW 88L registered?

FWW 88L is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 August 1985.

Is FWW 88L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 88L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWW 88L have outstanding finance?

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