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C478 VPM

1985 Land Rover 110

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,941 mi
Last recorded140,941 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 110113,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC478 VPM
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,941 miles

underbody sealed

Pass 10 Apr 2020 140,941 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 140,931 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 140,798 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 140,000 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 138,235 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 138,220 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 138,102 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 135,922 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 135,915 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 127,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 127,255 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 121,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,924 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 114,805 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 106,052 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,496 miles

" Rear o/s and n/s Spring Bump Stops Missing "

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 100,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

" Rear o/s and n/s Spring Bump Stops Missing "

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 92,534 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 92,534 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,466 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 82,466 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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C478 VPM is a 1985 Land Rover 110 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 113,681 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 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C478 VPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C478 VPM is a 1985 Land Rover 110, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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