MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rear tub mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rear tub mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on vehicle greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Slow to fully retract.
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Switch is incorrectly wired as need 2 operations to turn on side lamps. (4.2.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel pipe from tank insecure and at risk of tangle with front prop. (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on vehicle greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Slow to fully retract.
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Both front hub seals leaking (Slight)
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Both front outer hub seals are leaking oil
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Both front outer hub seals are leaking oil
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer lower A post (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Hub seals leaking axle oil (slight)
Offside Rear Hub seal leaking axle oil (slight)
Nearside Front Axle hub seal leaking oil
Offside Rear Axle hub seal leaking oil
Nearside Front Axle hub seal leaking oil
Offside Rear Axle hub seal leaking oil
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All four outer hub seals have slight leaking of axle oil
Both rear tyres have slight perishing
exhaust mount loose but holding exhaust secure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
rear exhaust mount loose but still secure
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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Q461FWD is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 Q461FWD, 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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Q461FWD is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1985.
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