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B289 HAB

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

218,031 mi
Last recorded218,031 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB289 HAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 218,031 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 217,272 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 217,254 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 217,246 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated covered in oil/grease (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2015 216,941 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 216,790 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 216,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil dampness around p/a/s pump, p/a/s box and gear box

Pass 18 Jun 2013 216,215 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil dampness around p/a/s pump, p/a/s box and gear box

Pass 26 Jul 2012 215,892 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 215,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 214,369 miles

Oil leak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode,inner sills starting to corrode

doors starting to corrode

front head light reflecters starting to deteriorate

front hubs starting to leak oil

n/s mirror glass starting to deteriorate

rear o/s shock absorber slightly damp

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tow bar and mountains starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2010 214,367 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode,inner sills starting to corrode

doors starting to corrode

front head light reflecters starting to deteriorate

front hubs starting to leak oil

n/s mirror glass starting to deteriorate

rear o/s shock absorber slightly damp

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tow bar and mountains starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2009 213,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 213,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2007 213,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs starting to corrode

oil leak from engine ,gear box, axels. †front spring mountains starting to corrode

rest of brake pipes need cleaning

under floors,chassis rails ,steerin g and suspension,outriggers ,spring mountains starting to ,corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 9 Aug 2006 212,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 212,708 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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B289 HAB is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B289 HAB, 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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B289 HAB is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 January 1985.

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