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C292 JHR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,113 mi
Last recorded121,113 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC292 JHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 May 2015 121,113 miles

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

slight deterioration brake hoses

slight play steering system

slight play wheel bearings

some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

some rubber gaiters deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2014 120,803 miles

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

slight deterioration brake hoses

slight play steering system

slight play wheel bearings

some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

some rubber gaiters deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2013 120,288 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some corrosion and repair on and near structure and suspension components

Pass 23 May 2012 119,987 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 119,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2010 119,251 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

minor swivel/bearing play nearside front

modified from standard spec

nearside rear hub wet/oily

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 May 2009 118,860 miles

nearside rear hub seal weeping

Pass 24 Apr 2008 118,011 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

many extras bolted onto this vehicle all round

Pass 25 Apr 2007 117,299 miles

general repairs to chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2006 115,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s & n/s chassis general welding repairs

play in rear diff

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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C292 JHR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C292 JHR, 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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C292 JHR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1985.

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