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MJF 235P

1976 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,433 mi
Last recorded96,433 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJF 235P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 96,433 miles

MISTING AROUND N/S/F HUB

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END

UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,262 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,912 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 95,891 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,301 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 95,294 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 94,482 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,627 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 93,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 93,279 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 93,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,651 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 92,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2008 92,052 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,742 miles

altternator belt lose

Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,297 miles

advise all suspension components corroded

advise oil leaks from engine, transmision ,and diff oil seals

advise rear shocks outer covers corroded

advise whole chassis front and rear corroded

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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MJF 235P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJF 235P, 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 MJF 235P registered?

MJF 235P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1976.

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