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MTA 874P

1976 Land Rover 88

Beige Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,326 mi
Last recorded94,326 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTA 874P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 94,326 miles

front reg no plate soiled

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,326 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front reg no plate soiled

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,417 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,429 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine ommits light blue smoke

front reg no plate damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2010 86,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine ommits light blue smoke

front reg no plate damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2009 81,301 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front reg no plate damaged rear plate soiled

Fail 2 Apr 2009 81,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front reg no plate damaged rear plate soiled

slight noise on front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,456 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 76,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,930 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,930 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 70,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2005
Fail 6 Jul 2005 68,909 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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MTA 874P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MTA 874P, 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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MTA 874P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 28 April 1976.

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