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C427 UKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,202 mi
Last recorded218,202 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC427 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 218,202 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 218,200 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 218,022 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 218,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 218,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 211,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 208,345 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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C427 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C427 UKV, 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 C427 UKV registered?

C427 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C427 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C427 UKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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