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Q416FWD

1985 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ416FWD
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,608 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel rusty

rear tyres showing signs of age

Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel rusty

rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,384 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 72,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 93,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 93,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 92,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 92,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 91,235 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 91,235 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 90,008 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Both Front Hub Swivels Leaking Fluid

Both Rear Brakes Binding

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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Q416FWD is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q416FWD, 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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Q416FWD is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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