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C546 BFB

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

110,868 mi
Last recorded110,868 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC546 BFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 110,868 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2024 109,199 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2024 109,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,186 miles

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 109,184 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 109,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive very high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated front rear axle (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight wear (2.2.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play uj worn (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,659 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 108,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush AXLE 2 (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush AXLE 3 (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush AXLE 2 (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush AXLE 3 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,926 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,139 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 102,625 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 100,844 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 99,232 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 97,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,900 miles

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

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

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

insufficent body mount visable

unable to fully check seat belt muonts due to vehicle construction

Fail 15 Oct 2009 96,899 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 96,894 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 96,888 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 96,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 93,308 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 93,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 93,258 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 93,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corroded body pannel fouling tyres n/s rear

Pass 2 Nov 2005 83,050 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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C546 BFB is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 C546 BFB, 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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C546 BFB is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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