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LWS 878P

1976 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,540 mi
Last recorded95,540 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 9088,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWS 878P
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 94,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,746 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,253 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 93,249 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,433 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,831 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,663 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,231 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,616 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 81,296 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 78,699 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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LWS 878P is a 1976 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 88,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LWS 878P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LWS 878P?

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What year was LWS 878P registered?

LWS 878P is a 1976 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is LWS 878P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWS 878P shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LWS 878P have outstanding finance?

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