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C157 ETG

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,105 mi
Last recorded116,105 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 ETG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,105 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 108,028 miles

slight staines power steering box

Pass 18 Feb 2008 106,471 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 104,565 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 104,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 101,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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C157 ETG is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C157 ETG, 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 C157 ETG registered?

C157 ETG is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 September 1985.

Is C157 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C157 ETG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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