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C242 GVW

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,118 mi
Last recorded129,118 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC242 GVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 129,118 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN NSR AND OSR TOP SHOCK BUSHES,NSR AND OSR BEAM CORRODING.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 124,564 miles

NSF AND OSF SHOCKS WEEPING,SLIGHT WEAR IN NSR AND OSR TOP SHOCK BUSHES.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 120,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 114,959 miles

rear cross member corroding

Fail 15 Jan 2008 114,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear cross member corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2007 111,030 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 111,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 108,281 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 108,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C242 GVW is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C242 GVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C242 GVW?

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What year was C242 GVW registered?

C242 GVW is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C242 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C242 GVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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