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MRY 526P

1976 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,824 mi
Last recorded54,824 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRY 526P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,824 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,720 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 54,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,933 miles

both front hub seals damp

condition both front floors

corrosion and condition of all of chassis on vehicle

corrosion on all front brake pipes

oil leak on engine

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

security of all brake pipes on vehicle

smoke emission

wear in all steering idlers

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 526P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MRY 526P, 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

How do I check the history of MRY 526P?

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What year was MRY 526P registered?

MRY 526P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 March 1976.

Is MRY 526P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRY 526P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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