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B272 BMT

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

188,876 mi
Last recorded188,876 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB272 BMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 188,876 miles

slight leak to front exhaust joints

slight split to nearside rear seat belt

slight wear to nearside @ offside rear lower trailing arms front bushes

some corrosion to nearside @ offside rear cross member by body mountings

some surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 3 Feb 2015 185,079 miles

nearside @ offside rear lower trailing arms front bushes starting to wear

slight split neasride rear seat belt

some corrosion to nearside @ offside rear crossmember by body mounts

some wear to front radius arm bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2014 17,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

nearside and offside rear lower trailing arms front bushes starting to wear

offside outer sill corroded

slight leak nearside and offside front exhaust pipes

slight split nearside rear seat belt

some wear to front radius arm bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2012 169,944 miles

nearside @ offside rear lower trailing arms front bushes starting to wear

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear seat back loose

slight leak nearside front exhaust joint < clamp >

slight leak offside front exhust joint < clamp >

slight split nearside rear seat belt

some wear to front radius arm bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2011 164,568 miles

exhaust leaking slightly at front

nearside rear footbrake effort slightly low

nearsise @ offside rear crossmember starting to corrode by body mountings

offside rear brake disc contaminated slightly with oil

offside rear seat belt slightly damaged

offside rear tyre split on outside wall

offside w/screen washer n/w

rear window frame corroded

slight wear nearside front lower radius arm middle rubber

Pass 8 Dec 2010 161,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 157,619 miles

Centre Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight movement rear lower arms font rubbers

Pass 12 Nov 2009 157,619 miles

slight movement rear lower arms font rubbers

Pass 26 Nov 2008 153,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 150,679 miles

nearside @ offside front radius arms both front bushes starting to wear

nearside front penhard bush slightly worn

slight corrosion starting to nearside @ offside rear crossmember

slight exhaust blow from both front joints

Pass 9 Nov 2006 148,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2005 148,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil 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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B272 BMT is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B272 BMT, 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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B272 BMT is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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