CarVerify

Free Car Check

KTB 485K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,237 mi
Last recorded14,237 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTB 485K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 14,237 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 14,049 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 13,820 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 13,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 12,540 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 12,540 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 12,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 11,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 11,270 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 11,260 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 11,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 10,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 10,237 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,629 miles

Front lower shocker bushs starting to split

Nearside front flexy brake hose starting to crack

Offside and nearside front hubs have a slight leak of oil

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 9,629 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front lower shocker bushs starting to split

Nearside front flexy brake hose starting to crack

Offside and nearside front hubs have a slight leak of oil

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,754 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 8,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Foot brake has minimum reserve travel

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,216 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 4,213 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 26 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 95,484 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 95,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KTB 485K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 KTB 485K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KTB 485K?

You can check the full history of KTB 485K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KTB 485K registered?

KTB 485K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is KTB 485K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTB 485K shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KTB 485K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KTB 485K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.