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B850 PKV

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,666 mi
Last recorded124,666 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB850 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,666 miles

rear b/discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 124,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear b/discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,038 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,032 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 97,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 97,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B850 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B850 PKV, 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 B850 PKV registered?

B850 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B850 PKV safe to buy?

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