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B205 MGW

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,940 mi
Last recorded62,940 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB205 MGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 62,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 62,938 miles

Offside Front Hub leaking oil slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2023 62,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hub leaking oil slightly

Fail 14 May 2021 62,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded *** FRONT TO REAR, AT FRONT *** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced *** INNER, LOWER SILL / FLOOR / ( + INC, BODY MOUNTING AREA ) *** (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

*** FRONT COIL SPRINGS, LIFT OFF LOWER SEATS WHEN SUSPENSION FULLY RELAXED ***

Central Front Lower *** STEERING DAMPER, O/S BUSHERS VERY POOR/CONTAMINATED/ PLAY ***

Central Front Upper *** NO COOLING FAN GAURD FITTED ***

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier **** NO SECURING DEVICE FITTED **** (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported *** AXLE BRAKE PIPE *** (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play *** JOINTS HAVE PLAY *** (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** FRONT TO REAR, PAINTED WITH UNDERSEAL *** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported *** AXLE BRAKE PIPE *** (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,440 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,440 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,385 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,362 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

all brake pipes greased up

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both front hub oil seals leaking

gear box oli leak

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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B205 MGW is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 B205 MGW, 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 B205 MGW registered?

B205 MGW is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B205 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B205 MGW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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