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MHJ 431P

1976 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,275 mi
Last recorded10,275 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHJ 431P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 10,275 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 10,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,698 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 8,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 8,454 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,028 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 5,131 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 5,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 4,127 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 4,127 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 3,869 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 3,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 3,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 3,549 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 14 Jun 2006 2,978 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 2,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fluid leaking n/s/r drum.

slight leak from front hubs.

slight play o/s/f & n/s/f king pins.

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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MHJ 431P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MHJ 431P, 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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MHJ 431P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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