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B185 GMR

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,824 mi
Last recorded20,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 GMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 20,824 miles

Coolant leak From water pump ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension leveling device has oil leak

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 20,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension leveling damper had slight misting of oil

Pass 30 Jun 2023 20,475 miles

Both front steering swivels have minor oil seepage

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension leveling unit has slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 20,393 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering swivel has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering swivel has slight oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported along chassis to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Ride height leveling unit has slight oil leak.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 20,230 miles

Both front steering swivols have slight oil leaks.

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle damper (not shock absorber) leaking oil

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 19,830 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 18,989 miles

Both hub swivels have slight oil leak.

Nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

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

Steering box damp with oil but no visible leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,469 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Near side swivel housing weeping oil

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box drop arm is damp with oil but has no visible leak

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,153 miles

Both inner hub seals weaping oil.

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,144 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front swivol housing has slight oil leak.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,563 miles

O/S/R (upper O/S) sidelight not working. (one of four)

Oil leak

both front hub inner seals weaping oil slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,902 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 15,902 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,206 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 13,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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B185 GMR is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B185 GMR, 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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B185 GMR is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 August 1985.

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