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B117 VPW

1985 Land Rover 110

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

81,962 mi
Last recorded81,962 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 110113,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 VPW
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 81,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S front body mount bolts loose.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 80,640 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 80,633 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear hub\halfshaft cap missing!!

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,777 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 79,772 miles

Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 77,787 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 77,777 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 77,777 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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B117 VPW is a 1985 Land Rover 110 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 113,681 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 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B117 VPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B117 VPW is a 1985 Land Rover 110, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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