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LDE 394P

1976 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDE 394P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 85,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,953 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 72,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,017 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,077 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,835 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,835 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,799 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,735 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,805 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 58,625 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,625 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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LDE 394P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LDE 394P, 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 LDE 394P?

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What year was LDE 394P registered?

LDE 394P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 May 1976.

Is LDE 394P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDE 394P shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LDE 394P have outstanding finance?

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