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C260 DAT

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,549 mi
Last recorded156,549 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 DAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 156,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 152,885 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underside of body is in an advanced state of corrosion out with of prescribed areas

Fail 25 Aug 2015 152,885 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured door pillar (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underside of body is in an advanced state of corrosion out with of prescribed areas

Pass 18 Aug 2014 147,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 11 Aug 2014 147,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 13 May 2010 141,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 140,000 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 139,997 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 133,389 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 133,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 132,105 miles

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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C260 DAT is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C260 DAT, 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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C260 DAT is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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