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NDV 485M

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,355 mi
Last recorded42,355 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDV 485M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 42,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 42,349 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 42,341 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,114 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 42,106 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,015 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 42,008 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Electrical wiring insecure wires resting on the exhaust (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure across the rear crossmember (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside seatbelt twisted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.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
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NDV 485M is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 NDV 485M, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NDV 485M registered?

NDV 485M is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 September 1973.

Is NDV 485M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDV 485M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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