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MLT 503P

1976 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,442 mi
Last recorded47,442 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLT 503P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,442 miles

Oil leak transfe rbox ()

extensive under body weld repair

nearside rear hub oil leak

play in steering box

rear door missing

Fail 22 Nov 2017 47,420 miles

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

Oil leak transfe rbox ()

extensive under body weld repair

nearside rear hub oil leak

play in steering box

rear door missing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,698 miles

centre exhaust support broken

extensive under body and chassis weld repair

offside rear lamp lens damaged

play in steering box

Fail 28 Nov 2016 47,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering box

centre exhaust support broken

extensive under body and chassis weld repair

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,698 miles

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

extensive under body weld repair

general under body corrosion

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,387 miles

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

chassis various stages corrosion repairs undersealed

Fail 28 Aug 2014 45,381 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

chassis various stages corrosion repairs undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,010 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front floor pans corroded

offside door lower hinge area corroded

under body weld repair

Fail 5 Jul 2013 44,006 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front floor pans corroded

offside door lower hinge area corroded

under body weld repair

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front floor pans corroded

extensive under chassis weld repair

offside front door hinge corroded [lower]

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,013 miles

both front footwells corroded

extensive under body and chassis weld repairf

offside front lower door hinge area corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,201 miles

extensive chassis weld repair

nearside front footwell corroded

offside front footwell patch repaired

Fail 1 Jun 2010 38,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

extensive chassis weld repair

nearside front footwell corroded

offside front footwell patch repaired

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,261 miles

extensive chassis weld repair

play in steering box

Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

extensive chassis weld repair

play in steering box

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis various stages corrosion repairs undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,893 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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MLT 503P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MLT 503P, 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 MLT 503P registered?

MLT 503P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is MLT 503P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLT 503P shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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