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C245 LFF

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,987 mi
Last recorded179,987 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC245 LFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 179,987 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 179,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 168,378 miles

Outer Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2009 168,376 miles

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Outer Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2007 145,772 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 145,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 138,862 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 138,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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C245 LFF is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C245 LFF, 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 C245 LFF registered?

C245 LFF is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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