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MPB 698P

1976 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,040 mi
Last recorded90,040 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 698P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 90,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r hub slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 90,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r hub slight oil leak

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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MPB 698P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MPB 698P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MPB 698P registered?

MPB 698P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 March 1976.

Is MPB 698P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPB 698P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MPB 698P have outstanding finance?

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