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C261 JAF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,658 mi
Last recorded143,658 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC261 JAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 143,658 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END

Pass 1 Jul 2015 143,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 143,580 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 142,608 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 142,078 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 141,310 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 136,627 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight leak near steering box

Pass 10 Sep 2008 134,351 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 134,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 130,315 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 130,315 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

front discs in poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2006 127,846 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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C261 JAF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C261 JAF, 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 C261 JAF registered?

C261 JAF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C261 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C261 JAF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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