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C398 AWY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

126,328 mi
Last recorded126,328 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC398 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 126,328 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 119,656 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 116,537 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 112,591 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 109,058 miles

Emissions not tested bonnet wont open (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,175 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 101,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 95,983 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,496 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 92,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 89,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 85,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 81,784 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 78,002 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 75,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,721 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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C398 AWY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C398 AWY, 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 C398 AWY registered?

C398 AWY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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The MOT history for C398 AWY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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