1968 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 88" - 4 Cyl models manufactured in 1968, based on 1,246 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 1968 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl vintage page → (65.8% current pass rate)1968 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl MOT Analysis
The 1968 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl has an MOT pass rate of 64.5% based on 1,246 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 52,665 miles on the odometer. With a 35.5% failure rate, the 1968 88" - 4 Cyl is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1968 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl is Visibility, responsible for 0.1% of failures. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs range from £10–300.
Top failures specific to 1968 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 | Visibility | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 52,665 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 0.02 | 0.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1968 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl has an MOT pass rate of 64.5% based on 1,246 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 52,665 miles on the odometer. With a 35.5% failure rate, the 1968 88" - 4 Cyl is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1968 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to visibility: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable. At 52,665 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Visibility — 0.1% of failures
Visibility issues account for 0.1% of MOT failures on 1968 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.