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A285 SUL

1984 Land Rover Range Rover

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,792 mi
Last recorded80,792 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Range Rover86,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA285 SUL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,792 miles

Oil leak

slight play nin steering box

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,589 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 31 May 2012 79,336 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,120 miles

oil leak form engine

play in rear proshaft

Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,775 miles

see last vt32

Fail 28 Jun 2007 73,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front number plate in poor condision

off side front hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2006 70,882 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 13 Mar 2006 70,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

indicator speed slightly irratic, slight exhaust blow from o/s front opipe joint, front pipe rubbing on chassis, corrosion to n/s/f brake disc and n/s/r brake disc, engine and gearbox oil leaks,

tyre tread depths; all 9.0mm, 235/75/15m&s

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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A285 SUL is a 1984 Land Rover Range Rover in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,035 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A285 SUL, 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 42 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 A285 SUL registered?

A285 SUL is a 1984 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A285 SUL safe to buy?

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