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B15 RBC

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,826 mi
Last recorded142,826 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 142,826 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 142,826 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 139,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,314 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 124,784 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,364 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 111,316 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 111,262 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,170 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,065 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 110,823 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 109,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 109,709 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 108,992 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 108,038 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 106,849 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 105,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 102,876 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2007 102,876 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2006 100,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 96,680 miles

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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B15 RBC is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 106,121 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 B15 RBC, 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 41 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 B15 RBC registered?

B15 RBC is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B15 RBC safe to buy?

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