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JFV 288W

1981 Land Rover 80

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,082 mi
Last recorded92,082 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFV 288W
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 92,082 miles

Offside Front steering box drop arm ball joint slight play

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,082 miles

Rear upper suspension arm has slight play at a balljoint fulcrum

Slight weeping from swivel joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,082 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2006 89,931 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 80?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
Stop lamp not working 37
brake binding 33
position lamp(s) not working 30
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JFV 288W is a 1981 Land Rover 80 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 80 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFV 288W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JFV 288W registered?

JFV 288W is a 1981 Land Rover 80, first registered on 30 April 1981.

Is JFV 288W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFV 288W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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