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LCC 490P

1976 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,065 mi
Last recorded69,065 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCC 490P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Slight leak both front hub seals

Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion/ hole in spring hangar (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Drivers side (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Slight leak both front hub seals

Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,655 miles

Front Hub seals leaking slightly

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Hub seals leaking slightly

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,912 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,494 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 67,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,033 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front swivel joints weeping

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear hubs slight oil leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front swivel joints weeping

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,297 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,337 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 65,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,857 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 63,415 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 62,788 miles

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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LCC 490P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LCC 490P, 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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What year was LCC 490P registered?

LCC 490P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 April 1976.

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