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B653 MPB

1985 Land Rover 88

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,045 mi
Last recorded65,045 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB653 MPB
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,045 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 65,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside side repeater inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2024 64,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 64,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front hazards and side repeater inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 64,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 63,597 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 62,912 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 62,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,044 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired out rigger excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,485 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 61,469 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,243 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 60,237 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,548 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,466 miles

registration plates deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

registration plates deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 58,553 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front chassis corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 57,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 57,816 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,521 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 56,997 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting and perished

Fail 5 May 2011 56,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,631 miles

both registration plates deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2009 56,011 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosin nearsid rear body mount

both rear tyres perishing

both registration plates deteriorating

corrosion at tow bar mounting

Fail 24 Apr 2009 56,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosin nearsid rear body mount

both rear tyres perishing

both registration plates deteriorating

corrosion at tow bar mounting

nearside front steerind pivot seal leaking

rear diff imput seal leaking

Pass 17 May 2008 55,588 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 55,588 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 55,756 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 55,756 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on the tread shoulders

Steering box damp

Pass 15 May 2006 54,873 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 54,873 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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B653 MPB is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B653 MPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B653 MPB is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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