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B293 BME

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,555 mi
Last recorded97,555 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB293 BME
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,555 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 97,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front hub seals have slight leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 95,760 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 95,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 93,563 miles

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

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

carbody corrosion

engine oil leak

gearbox and axles oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 91,815 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 91,815 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B293 BME is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B293 BME, 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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B293 BME is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 January 1985.

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