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485 SMG

1994 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,704 mi
Last recorded79,704 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Range Rover127,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration485 SMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,278cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2006 79,704 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front track rod end slightly robbing on shock absorber

oil leak

rear loading hatch unable to lock but stays in the closed position

Fail 27 Jun 2006 79,686 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

all brake pipes (front to rear) corroding

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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485 SMG is a 1994 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 127,770 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 485 SMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 485 SMG registered?

485 SMG is a 1994 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is 485 SMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 485 SMG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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