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1988 Land Rover 110 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 110 models manufactured in 1988, based on 593 real MOT test results.

55.6%
Pass Rate
44.4%
Fail Rate
593
Total Tests
130,945
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all 110 cars tested in 1988. Want to see how cars built in 1988 hold up over time?

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1988 Land Rover 110 MOT Analysis

The 1988 Land Rover 110 has an MOT pass rate of 55.6% based on 593 tests โ€” slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 130,945 miles on the odometer. With a 44.4% failure rate, the 1988 110 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1988 Land Rover 110 is Body, chassis, structure, responsible for 0.3% of failures. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ100โ€“500+. Brakes is the second most common issue at 0.2%. Steering follows at 0.2%.

Top failures specific to 1988 models only. The overall 110 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Body, Chassis, Structure0.3%2
2Brakes0.2%1
3Steering0.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 130,945 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Body & Structure0.03% per 10K miBrakes0.01% per 10K miSteering0.01% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Body & Structure0.030.3%2
Brakes0.010.2%1
Steering0.010.2%1

Mileage Statistics

130,945
Mean
107,003
Median
72,014
25th Percentile
152,768
75th Percentile
3.39% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1988 Land Rover 110 has an MOT pass rate of 55.6% based on 593 tests โ€” slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 130,945 miles on the odometer. With a 44.4% failure rate, the 1988 110 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1988 Land Rover 110, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to body, chassis, structure: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely. With an average mileage of 130,945 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Body, chassis, structure โ€” 0.3% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1988 Land Rover 110 models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: ยฃ100โ€“500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Brakes โ€” 0.2% of failures

Brakes issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1988 Land Rover 110 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components โ€” any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: ยฃ150โ€“400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel โ€” if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Steering โ€” 0.2% of failures

Steering issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1988 Land Rover 110 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: ยฃ150โ€“600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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