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Q461FWD

1985 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

648 mi
Last recorded648 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ461FWD
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 648 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 626 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 286 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 286 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,988 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,583 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 99,549 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,749 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 98,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,562 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,699 miles

Nearside Front Hub seals leaking axle oil (slight)

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking axle oil (slight)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,713 miles

Nearside Front Axle hub seal leaking oil

Offside Rear Axle hub seal leaking oil

Fail 8 Jan 2018 96,713 miles

Nearside Front Axle hub seal leaking oil

Offside Rear Axle hub seal leaking oil

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,470 miles

All four outer hub seals have slight leaking of axle oil

Both rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2015 93,530 miles

exhaust mount loose but holding exhaust secure

Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 92,040 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,169 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 90,164 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,209 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,204 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,042 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 87,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,707 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,196 miles

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 83,194 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,091 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 82,080 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 81,494 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,140 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 80,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 78,800 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 78,800 miles

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?

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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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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