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C329 SFP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,108 mi
Last recorded104,108 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC329 SFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 104,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 103,881 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight weep from front offside swivel seal.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 103,881 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight weep from front offside swivel.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 103,660 miles

Front no-plate cracked

Slight leak from osf swivel housing

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

osf outrigger slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2009 103,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front no-plate cracked

Slight leak from osf swivel housing

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

osf outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 102,733 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 102,733 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 102,339 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 102,339 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 101,805 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 101,802 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C329 SFP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C329 SFP, 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 C329 SFP registered?

C329 SFP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C329 SFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C329 SFP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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