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MYW 883P

1976 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,205 mi
Last recorded3,205 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYW 883P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 3,205 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 3,041 miles

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 16 May 2017 3,041 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2016 2,799 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 2,779 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All $ tyres starting to perish/crack between treads

Nearside Rear leaf spring bushs deteriorated

surface corrosion to vehicle underside and steering/suspension components

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2014 2,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 1,830 miles

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,708 miles

both front hub seals leaking

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

play in both rear lower shock absorber bushes (on limit)

play in o/s/f lower shock absorber bush

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

small split in n/s/f track rod end gaitor but still perventing ingress of dirt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 99,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front hub seals leaking

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

play in both rear lower shock absorber bushes (on limit)

play in o/s/f lower shock absorber bush

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

small split in n/s/f track rod end gaitor but still perventing ingress of dirt

Pass 24 May 2011 97,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front hubs leaking oil

both rear shock absorber lower bushes some play

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but no chords exposed

offside front steering idler touching wiring at front

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 24 May 2011 97,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front hubs leaking oil

both rear shock absorber lower bushes some play

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but no chords exposed

offside front steering idler touching wiring at front

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,663 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 97,663 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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MYW 883P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MYW 883P, 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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What year was MYW 883P registered?

MYW 883P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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