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C368 BFB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,400 mi
Last recorded182,400 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC368 BFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 182,400 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

Centre exhaust supported by jubilee clip

Exhaust fouling chassis

Nearside wing mirror missing

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 22 Apr 2009 182,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pedal has long travel

Centre exhaust supported by jubilee clip

Exhaust fouling chassis

Nearside wing mirror missing

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 23 Aug 2006 181,466 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 181,443 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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C368 BFB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C368 BFB, 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 C368 BFB registered?

C368 BFB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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