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C490 KBO

1985 Land Rover 110

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

162,621 mi
Last recorded162,621 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 110113,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC490 KBO
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 162,621 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 162,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2023 162,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 162,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 161,664 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 160,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 159,696 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 159,696 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak, surface corrosion

slight damage n/s seatbelt

Pass 9 Feb 2018 157,622 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 157,622 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort foot and handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 154,861 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 154,205 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2015 152,857 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 151,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 150,266 miles

corrosion coil springs

oil leaks

pads not visable

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2012 149,171 miles

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

coil springs corroded, surface corrosion chassis/ sills suspension,

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 149,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

coil springs corroded, surface corrosion chassis/ sills suspension,

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 148,301 miles

surface corrosion floors been welded from inside, exhaust rusty, oil leak, slight play ball joints, springs

Pass 3 Feb 2010 146,345 miles

chassis and underside vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2009 143,088 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2009 142,902 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 139,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 132,960 miles

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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C490 KBO is a 1985 Land Rover 110 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C490 KBO, 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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C490 KBO is a 1985 Land Rover 110, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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