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B189 DKG

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,306 mi
Last recorded76,306 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB189 DKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 76,306 miles

n/s rear shock absorber damp??

o/s front swivel housing seal leaking??

o/s rear body mounting corroded?/?

Fail 4 Sep 2009 76,244 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear shock absorber damp??

o/s front swivel housing seal leaking??

o/s rear body mounting corroded?/?

Pass 16 May 2008 74,577 miles

n,s,f side light lose

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

rear pads low

slight blow from fron exhaust joint

surface on exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,430 miles

cuts in tyres

rear shocker bushes perished

Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,659 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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B189 DKG is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B189 DKG, 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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B189 DKG is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 June 1985.

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