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C323 JGL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,909 mi
Last recorded62,909 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC323 JGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,909 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2019 62,909 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light on dash flashes with hazards (4.4.3 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working switch turns near side side light on and off and no fog light (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system fouling both front tyres rub on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Both front hub seals slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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C323 JGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C323 JGL, 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 C323 JGL registered?

C323 JGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C323 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C323 JGL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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