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6116SV18

1985 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Discovery94,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6116SV18
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 145,490 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 145,489 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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6116SV18 is a 1985 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 94,046 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 Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6116SV18, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6116SV18 registered?

6116SV18 is a 1985 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is 6116SV18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6116SV18 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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