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KMU 742P

1976 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,167 mi
Last recorded3,167 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMU 742P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 3,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,229 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,830 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 91,796 miles

Braking system leaking reservoir to master cylinder rubber pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear hub cap leaking oil

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,589 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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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KMU 742P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 54,417 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 KMU 742P, 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 50 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 KMU 742P?

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What year was KMU 742P registered?

KMU 742P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is KMU 742P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMU 742P shows 10 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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