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MWE 178P

1976 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,051 mi
Last recorded91,051 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWE 178P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 91,051 miles

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2015 91,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,756 miles

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

slight leak on front spheres

sliight play all spring eye bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,650 miles

under body corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 85,412 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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MWE 178P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWE 178P, 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 MWE 178P?

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What year was MWE 178P registered?

MWE 178P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 May 1976.

Is MWE 178P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWE 178P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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