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MKS 307R

1976 Land Rover 88

Yellow Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,592 mi
Last recorded135,592 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKS 307R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 135,592 miles

Propshaft component defective

lots of welding done on chassis

Fail 11 Oct 2011 135,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Oct 2010 132,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 129,830 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 129,830 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to front chassis.

Front and rear propshaft UJ's worn.

Steering ball joint rubber missing.

Steering wheel freeplay.

Pass 24 Sep 2008
Pass 23 Aug 2006 127,515 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 127,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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MKS 307R is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Yellow with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MKS 307R, 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 MKS 307R registered?

MKS 307R is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 August 1976.

Is MKS 307R safe to buy?

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