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C248 TFL

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

35,541 mi
Last recorded35,541 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC248 TFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 35,541 miles

covers/under trays

hazards /2 side indicators not work only need on 1986 year

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/f inner wing brake pipe have corrosion

o/s/r disc inner side has corrosion

surface corrosion under car front to rear

Fail 5 Aug 2024 35,541 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers/under trays

hazards /2 side indicators not work only need on 1986 year

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/f inner wing brake pipe have corrosion

o/s/r disc inner side has corrosion

surface corrosion under car front to rear

Pass 3 Aug 2023 34,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear chassis slight corrosion

Nearside Rear axle outer oil seal slightly wet with oil next to brake disc

Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,135 miles

Central Front exhaust slight blow on welding

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/o/s front chassis wxloild

n/s/o/s rear chassis corroded and welded reaped and panted

steering box arm caver

Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,557 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear inner wings welded and reaped

n/s/o/s inner sills heavy corrosion

n/s/o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,642 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/front inner wing corroded

n/s/o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/o/s rear chassis corroded

o/s/front inner wing mounting heavy corrosion

o/s/front inner wing under brake servo heavy corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,015 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre nail in inner tread

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/o/s front to rear chassis corroded and repaired/ welded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 200,130 miles

2 front wiper blades just in limit

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing /hub has oil leak o/s/f

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis has lot of corrosion front to rear and lots of areas been repaired and wax oil

inner / outer sill have lots of corrosion have been painted with wax oil

o/s/f head light is dim on main

o/s/f head on dip is dim

rear brake disc have corrosion

slight exhaust has blow

slight leak ,oil on engine

smell of gas when running can not see leak all pipes have corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2018 20,085 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle play in joints top / lower (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 front wiper blades just in limit

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing /hub has oil leak o/s/f

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis has lot of corrosion front to rear and lots of areas been repaired and wax oil

inner / outer sill have lots of corrosion have been painted with wax oil

o/s/f head light is dim on main

o/s/f head on dip is dim

rear brake disc have corrosion

slight exhaust has blow

slight leak ,oil on engine

smell of gas when running can not see leak all pipes have corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 14,379 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/o/s chassis front to rear heavy corrosion

o/s/n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 14,379 miles

Central Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt next to hand brake drum (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings pop rivets not welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings pop rivets not welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/o/s chassis front to rear heavy corrosion

o/s/n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 9,180 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/o/s rear chassis heavy corrosion

n/s/o/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s/n/s front coil springs corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Jul 2015 6,567 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

waxoyl black under vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2014 2,851 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 2,814 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,481 miles

All brake pipe ferrals corroded

Dampness around power steering pipes nearside front

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,474 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 107,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 104,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,000 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 110,000 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 138,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

underbody has slight corrosion but not prescribed areas

Pass 31 Oct 2007 134,078 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 134,078 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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C248 TFL is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C248 TFL, 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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C248 TFL is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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