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B871 FOG

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,625 mi
Last recorded39,625 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB871 FOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 39,625 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 39,620 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 39,449 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 38,967 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 38,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 37,864 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 36,670 miles

battery insecure,recommend attention

Pass 19 May 2011 35,410 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 35,406 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fluid around steering box

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,407 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 30,382 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

advise fluid present around steering box unable to asses source of 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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B871 FOG is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B871 FOG, 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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B871 FOG is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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