1985 Land Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · B653 MPB
1985 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 65,045 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2286cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
B653 MPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 65,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B653 MPB Mileage History
- 06/07/202364,115 mi
- 04/07/202464,610 mi+495 mi
- 05/07/202464,610 mi
- 12/06/202565,064 mi+454 mi
- 19/06/202565,045 mi-19 mi
Average of roughly 476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B653 MPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover 88 (B653 MPB) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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