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49 ERC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration49 ERC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,013 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,640 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,830 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 59,138 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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49 ERC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 49 ERC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 49 ERC registered?

49 ERC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is 49 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 49 ERC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 49 ERC have outstanding finance?

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