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C370 HBA

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,748 mi
Last recorded256,748 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC370 HBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 256,748 miles

Front steering arm has play

Near side bulkhead corroded Both front floors corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 252,650 miles

Both front swivel joints play just in limits and leaking slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2021 252,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play All tie rod ball joint gaiters split slightly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front swivel joints play just in limits and leaking slightly

Offside Front Torsion rod bush has slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2020 248,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 223,123 miles

Bulkhead corroded Both front wheel bearings have play

Pass 3 Feb 2018 213,985 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 200,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 186,042 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 186,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering locking device missing steering column both bolts (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all recommend wax oiling (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 185,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 184,697 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 184,697 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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C370 HBA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C370 HBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C370 HBA registered?

C370 HBA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C370 HBA safe to buy?

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