1980 Land Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · FAA 870W
1980 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 1980. Recorded mileage 22,009 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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FAA 870W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 22,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FAA 870W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Land Rover 88 (FAA 870W) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FAA 870W Mileage History
- 19/05/202319,781 mi
- 23/05/202420,899 mi+1,118 mi
- 22/05/202521,242 mi+343 mi
- 29/05/202521,242 mi
- 13/05/202622,009 mi+767 mi
Average of roughly 747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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