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Q605GFR

1985 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,892 mi
Last recorded73,892 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ605GFR
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,892 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 73,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,531 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 71,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff bearing slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2018 71,533 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff bearing slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2017 70,687 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,698 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,409 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 67,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,469 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,065 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,434 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 58,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Q605GFR is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Q605GFR, 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 Q605GFR registered?

Q605GFR is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is Q605GFR safe to buy?

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