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B12 REF

1986 Land Rover Range Rover

Multi-colour Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,179 mi
Last recorded21,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Range Rover112,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 REF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 21,179 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 21,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative only working on one side (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,179 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 21,179 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Cant open rear passanger door from outside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007
Fail 21 Mar 2007 17,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,947 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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B12 REF is a 1986 Land Rover Range Rover in Multi-colour with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 112,127 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 B12 REF, 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 40 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 B12 REF registered?

B12 REF is a 1986 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 December 1986.

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