1985 Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · Q461 FWD
1985 Rover 88 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 648 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1985
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Q461 FWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Q461 FWD 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 Rover 88 (Q461 FWD) 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.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
Q461 FWD Mileage History
- 20/07/202399,988 mi
- 11/06/2024286 mi-99,702 mi
- 14/06/2024286 mi
- 10/06/2025626 mi+340 mi
- 19/06/2025648 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly -51,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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