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C390 MAO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,662 mi
Last recorded140,662 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC390 MAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 140,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 140,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 140,222 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 140,218 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 139,396 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 138,514 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 138,033 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 138,033 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C390 MAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C390 MAO, 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

How do I check the history of C390 MAO?

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What year was C390 MAO registered?

C390 MAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C390 MAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C390 MAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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