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C282 GCX

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

223,895 mi
Last recorded223,895 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC282 GCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 223,895 miles

all full panels that are replaced are stitch welded as per origonal panels

all other weld repairs covered in sealer

fuel pipe close to exhaust but has shielding

Fail 23 Apr 2021 223,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at underfloor joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all full panels that are welded are stitch welded

all other weld repair covered with sealer

fuel pipe close to exhaust

park brake failed during test

Pass 31 May 2019 218,927 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 218,927 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 214,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 205,803 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 199,599 miles

Centre Rear wishbone onto diff ball joint slightly worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 199,102 miles

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable mounting bolt missing (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Rear wishbone onto diff ball joint slightly worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 181,830 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 171,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2014 171,030 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2013 168,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 168,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 160,752 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 160,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 149,787 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 149,782 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 140,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 140,750 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 136,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 130,336 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 130,330 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 122,532 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 122,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 119,045 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 119,045 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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C282 GCX is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 C282 GCX, 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 C282 GCX registered?

C282 GCX is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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