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B8 VSS

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2008 134,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2006 133,806 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 133,799 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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B8 VSS is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B8 VSS, 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 B8 VSS registered?

B8 VSS is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is B8 VSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 VSS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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