Land Rover 110 V8 Sw D (1985)
1985 Land Rover 110 V8 Sw D
CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 1985 Land Rover 110 V8 Sw D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1985 Land Rover 110 V8 SW D is a genuinely reliable machine by classic car standards, with a 90% first-time MOT pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80% — and remarkably, none of the 114 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect. These are vehicles that, when properly maintained, pass their tests cleanly and consistently.
With an average mileage of 151,000 miles and virtually no failures or advisories logged across the sample (0.04 per vehicle), owners are clearly keeping these old Land Rovers in working order rather than letting them deteriorate. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a Land Rover specialist to verify maintenance history, because the pass rates suggest that conscientious ownership is what separates the keepers from the problem cars.
What to check before buying a 1985 Land Rover 110 V8 Sw D
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (61%) | 70 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (38%) | 43 | 2.3% | 0.09 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
MOT History Averages
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