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C272 RPM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,374 mi
Last recorded112,374 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 RPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 112,374 miles

brake balance ok at time of test.

off/side/front tyre close too limit 0n inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2008 112,370 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

off/side/front tyre close too limit 0n inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2007 106,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 106,797 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 99,040 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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C272 RPM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C272 RPM, 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 C272 RPM registered?

C272 RPM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1985.

Is C272 RPM safe to buy?

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