MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight leak near steering box
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of C261 JAF?
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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.
Does C261 JAF have outstanding finance?
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