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B796 RHC

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

213,040 mi
Last recorded213,040 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB796 RHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 213,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassis has small area of corrosion, not considered excessive and not within a prescribed area

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

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 210,405 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe join to system (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 206,406 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 195,761 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 195,761 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops missing

movement between steering box and steering arm

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 30 Sep 2006 191,837 miles

nearside front inner wing rusted

power steering box damp

front shocker turrets rusted

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 191,566 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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B796 RHC is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B796 RHC, 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 B796 RHC registered?

B796 RHC is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B796 RHC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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