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C244 SFP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,157 mi
Last recorded75,157 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC244 SFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 75,157 miles

Centre Rear ball joint gaiter

Nearside Front axle swivel slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 73,895 miles

all tyres showing age

brake travel

nsf swivel hub seal

rear shock washers

screen missing

Fail 8 May 2015 73,895 miles

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

all tyres showing age

brake travel

nsf swivel hub seal

rear shock washers

screen missing

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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C244 SFP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C244 SFP, 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 C244 SFP registered?

C244 SFP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1985.

Is C244 SFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C244 SFP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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