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Q474FWD

1985 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,525 mi
Last recorded83,525 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ474FWD
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 83,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch /bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear strap on axel broken

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch/ bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 83,525 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch /bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear strap on axel broken

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch/ bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,503 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 83,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 83,350 miles

Battery loose but unable to fall out

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,248 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Chrome reflector deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,177 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

battery insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2012 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2011 83,119 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 83,077 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,077 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,872 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 82,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 81,853 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 81,281 miles

Offside front, nearside front and nearside rear springs, rear shackle bushes slight play in the rubber bushes.

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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Q474FWD is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Q474FWD, 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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What year was Q474FWD registered?

Q474FWD is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 April 1985.

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