1960 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 88" - 4 Cyl models manufactured in 1960, based on 512 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all 88" - 4 Cyl cars tested in 1960. Want to see how cars built in 1960 hold up over time?
View 1960 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl vintage page → (73.7% current pass rate)1960 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl MOT Analysis
The 1960 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl has an MOT pass rate of 73.6% based on 512 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 57,301 miles on the odometer. With a 26.4% failure rate, the 1960 88" - 4 Cyl is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1960 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl is Suspension, responsible for 0.2% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500.
Top failures specific to 1960 models only. The overall 88" - 4 Cyl page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 57,301 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.03 | 0.2% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1960 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl has an MOT pass rate of 73.6% based on 512 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 57,301 miles on the odometer. With a 26.4% failure rate, the 1960 88" - 4 Cyl is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1960 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. At 57,301 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Suspension — 0.2% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1960 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.