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ALG 386J

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,663 mi
Last recorded28,663 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 386J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,663 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 28,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 27,937 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 27,937 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 27,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,276 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,658 miles

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

slight binding on brakes

slight leak in steering

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,052 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 25,034 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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ALG 386J is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ALG 386J, 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.

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What year was ALG 386J registered?

ALG 386J is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 August 1985.

Is ALG 386J safe to buy?

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