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MVE 997R

1976 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,491 mi
Last recorded43,491 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVE 997R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 43,491 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 43,488 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,335 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 43,335 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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MVE 997R is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MVE 997R, 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 MVE 997R?

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What year was MVE 997R registered?

MVE 997R is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 September 1976.

Is MVE 997R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVE 997R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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