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MSV 321

1986 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,238 mi
Last recorded80,238 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 8869,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 321
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 80,238 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight bind on rear brakes

washers/wipers not required with folding windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2025 80,238 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight bind on rear brakes

washers/wipers not required with folding windscreen

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 May 2015 78,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 78,602 miles

chasis slight corrosion and slight corrosion to out riggers

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 78,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

chasis slight corrosion and slight corrosion to out riggers

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 78,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,563 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chasis corroded

rear member corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,427 miles

chasis corroded

rear member corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 78,293 miles

corrosion to chasis

Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,239 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front offside rear and nearside rear tyres spliting in side wall

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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MSV 321 is a 1986 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 69,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSV 321, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSV 321 registered?

MSV 321 is a 1986 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 October 1986.

Is MSV 321 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSV 321 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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