1975 Land Rover 88" MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 88" models manufactured in 1975, based on 1,310 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 1975 Land Rover 88" has an MOT pass rate of 62.4% based on 1,310 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 49,778 miles on the odometer. With a 37.6% failure rate, the 1975 88" is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1975 Land Rover 88" is Brakes, responsible for 1.4% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Body, chassis, structure is the second most common issue at 0.8%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 0.6%.
Top failures specific to 1975 models only. The overall 88" page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1.4% | 18 |
| 2 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.8% | 11 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.6% | 8 |
| 4 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 7 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.4% | 5 |
| 7 | Steering | 0.2% | 2 |
| 8 | Tyres | 0.1% | 1 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 49,778 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.28 | 1.4% | 18 |
| Body & Structure | 0.17 | 0.8% | 11 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.12 | 0.6% | 8 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.11 | 0.5% | 7 |
| Suspension | 0.11 | 0.5% | 7 |
| Visibility | 0.08 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Steering | 0.03 | 0.2% | 2 |
| Tyres | 0.02 | 0.1% | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 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 1975 Land Rover 88" has an MOT pass rate of 62.4% based on 1,310 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 49,778 miles on the odometer. With a 37.6% failure rate, the 1975 88" is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1975 Land Rover 88", budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — 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). With relatively low average mileage of 49,778 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Brakes — 1.4% of failures
Brakes issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 1975 Land Rover 88" models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — 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).
Body, chassis, structure — 0.8% of failures
Body, chassis, structure issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 1975 Land Rover 88" 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: £100–500+. 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.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.6% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1975 Land Rover 88" 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.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.