1976 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 88" - 4 Cyl models manufactured in 1976, based on 1,774 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 1976 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl has an MOT pass rate of 51.9% based on 1,774 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 53,034 miles on the odometer. With a 48.1% failure rate, the 1976 88" - 4 Cyl is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1976 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl is Steering, responsible for 0.5% of failures. 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 range from £150–600. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 0.3%. Suspension follows at 0.3%.
Top failures specific to 1976 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 | Steering | 0.5% | 9 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.3% | 5 |
| 3 | Suspension | 0.3% | 5 |
| 4 | Non-component Advisories | 0.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.1% | 2 |
| 6 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.1% | 2 |
| 7 | Driver's View Of The Road | 0.1% | 1 |
| 8 | Brakes | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 53,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0.10 | 0.5% | 9 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.05 | 0.3% | 5 |
| Suspension | 0.05 | 0.3% | 5 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.04 | 0.2% | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 0.02 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Body & Structure | 0.02 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Visibility | 0.01 | 0.1% | 1 |
| Brakes | 0.01 | 0.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1976 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl has an MOT pass rate of 51.9% based on 1,774 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 53,034 miles on the odometer. With a 48.1% failure rate, the 1976 88" - 4 Cyl is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1976 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to steering: 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. At 53,034 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Steering — 0.5% of failures
Steering issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1976 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl 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: £150–600. 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.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 0.3% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1976 Land Rover 88" - 4 Cyl models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Suspension — 0.3% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1976 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.