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C174 OEM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,044 mi
Last recorded87,044 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC174 OEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,044 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers door catch in poor condition

slight corrosion to bulkhead / floor pan / rear x member

slight play in steering box

wireing in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2011 87,034 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

drivers door catch in poor condition

slight corrosion to bulkhead / floor pan / rear x member

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 May 2010 86,220 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate needs att.( cracked )

slight oil leak o/s & n/s front hub oil sills

Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 81,997 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 81,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r light lens broken - not showing white light to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2007 80,578 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 79,236 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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C174 OEM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C174 OEM, 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 C174 OEM registered?

C174 OEM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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