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Q609GFV

1987 Land Rover 88

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,946 mi
Last recorded187,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 8859,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ609GFV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 187,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 187,405 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 187,189 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 187,184 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 185,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 182,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front hub showing grease

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front hub showing grease

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to a few panels but no sharp edges

whole of the chassie is corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 182,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front hub showing grease

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front hub showing grease

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to a few panels but no sharp edges

whole of the chassie is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 178,743 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 176,025 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 176,025 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 174,587 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 172,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 172,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 169,986 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 167,223 miles

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

VISUAL SMOKE TEST

front number plate forms letters on bulk head

steering box possable leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 164,297 miles

centre pick up floor brace needs attention

nearside front brake disc on the inner edge scored but not considered excessive at the time of test

nearside front king pin has slight movement

nearside front steering suspension nuckle damp, not considered excessive at the time of test but will need attention in the future

offside and nearside front tyres on the inner edge are found to be very close on a full lock to the front suspension but at the time of test are not fouling any part

offside and nearside rear tie rod bar bushes have slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside rear indicator lense starting to discolour, new lense will be needed in the near future

offside rear tail light starting to discolour, will need new lense in the near future

Fail 11 Oct 2010 164,284 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre pick up floor brace needs attention

nearside front brake disc on the inner edge scored but not considered excessive at the time of test

nearside front king pin has slight movement

nearside front steering suspension nuckle damp, not considered excessive at the time of test but will need attention in the future

offside and nearside front tyres on the inner edge are found to be very close on a full lock to the front suspension but at the time of test are not fouling any part

offside and nearside rear tie rod bar bushes have slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside rear indicator lense starting to discolour, new lense will be needed in the near future

offside rear tail light starting to discolour, will need new lense in the near future

Pass 4 Oct 2009 160,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 157,041 miles

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear axle seal slightly leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2007 147,639 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 137,876 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside front wiper starting to split but still clearing windsrceen

slight lift in both front shockers

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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Q609GFV is a 1987 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 59,016 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 Q609GFV, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q609GFV registered?

Q609GFV is a 1987 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 December 1987.

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