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KRV 899P

1976 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

75,137 mi
Last recorded75,137 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRV 899P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 75,137 miles

Front Engine oil leaks

Front Gearbox leaking oil

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner door shut 2 corrosion holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion body under bonnet infrt of bulk head corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable has play in arm bush (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front hub swivel oil seal leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has small leaks on each joint also is fouling gearbox mounting (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis cross member heavily corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 75,135 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger holed in 3 places (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis by out rigger corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working side tail lamp inop (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis h frame corroded and holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch chassis spring mounting corroded and holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4) DANGEROUS

Front Engine oil leaks

Front Gearbox leaking oil

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner door shut 2 corrosion holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion body under bonnet infrt of bulk head corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable has play in arm bush (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front hub swivel oil seal leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has small leaks on each joint also is fouling gearbox mounting (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis cross member heavily corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 72,623 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,929 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,929 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 69,923 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 68,405 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 68,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,954 miles

rear fog lamp not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all shock absorber rubbers worn

door pillars rusted

propshaft UJs worn

Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all shock absorber rubbers worn

door pillars rusted

propshaft UJs worn

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 18 May 2012 66,512 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,512 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 66,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2008 65,570 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Oil 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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KRV 899P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KRV 899P, 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.

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KRV 899P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 June 1976.

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