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MVU 324P

1976 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

69,681 mi
Last recorded69,681 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVU 324P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 69,681 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users small amount of blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 68,051 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 68,051 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,309 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 67,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,477 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 66,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,357 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 63,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,234 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 62,234 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,927 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 60,927 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,692 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 59,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,937 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 58,937 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 58,526 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 58,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,010 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,010 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 61,163 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 61,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,020 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 61,020 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 60,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,359 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 59,853 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 59,853 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,925 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,276 miles

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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MVU 324P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 MVU 324P, 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 MVU 324P?

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What year was MVU 324P registered?

MVU 324P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is MVU 324P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVU 324P shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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