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C317 UKV

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,057 mi
Last recorded215,057 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC317 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 215,057 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 209,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 200,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 192,300 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 192,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 19,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal spongy, but pads have been fitted all round

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

emissions just passed with smokemetre , but engine fitted is 1970 dodge lorry so this may fall into pre 1975 regs,future investigation needed

n/s B post cracked outside 30cm

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2006 192,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

battery insecure

brake pedal spongy but car has all new brake pads

n/s b post cracked outside 30cm

oil leak

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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C317 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C317 UKV, 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 C317 UKV registered?

C317 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 August 1985.

Is C317 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C317 UKV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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