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C340 FGL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,589 mi
Last recorded122,589 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC340 FGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 122,589 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 122,589 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,589 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 122,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Jul 2009 119,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 112,930 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 May 2006 109,685 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 109,685 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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C340 FGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C340 FGL, 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 C340 FGL registered?

C340 FGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C340 FGL safe to buy?

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