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MRY 523P

1976 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRY 523P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f out rigger slight corrosion

slight corrosion to o/s/ bulk head

Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,802 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 88,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank out riggers corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,382 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 8,873 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 88,076 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 88,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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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MRY 523P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MRY 523P, 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 MRY 523P registered?

MRY 523P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 March 1976.

Is MRY 523P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRY 523P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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