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Q285GJA

1987 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,765 mi
Last recorded95,765 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 8859,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ285GJA
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 95,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,066 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 93,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,852 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 88,056 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,892 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,134 miles

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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Q285GJA is a 1987 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 59,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q285GJA, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q285GJA?

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What year was Q285GJA registered?

Q285GJA is a 1987 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is Q285GJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q285GJA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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