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C374 FOO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,357 mi
Last recorded61,357 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC374 FOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 61,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,290 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,373 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front hub seals leaking

nearside rear hub seal leaking

unable to carry out visual inspection of front pads

Pass 19 Sep 2010 57,145 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,389 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 54,349 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,959 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,888 miles

rear cross member corrossion

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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C374 FOO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C374 FOO, 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 C374 FOO registered?

C374 FOO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C374 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C374 FOO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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