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C438 RJR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,375 mi
Last recorded133,375 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC438 RJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 133,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all floors sills inner arches etc slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 133,374 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all floors sills inner arches etc slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 132,512 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 131,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes could do with a service

front trumpets rusty

rear uj on rear prop worn

Fail 2 Mar 2011 131,148 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brakes could do with a service

front trumpets rusty

rear uj on rear prop worn

Pass 20 Oct 2006 122,246 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 122,246 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

oil leak from rear diff †some corrosion at offside front floor pan

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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C438 RJR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C438 RJR, 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 C438 RJR registered?

C438 RJR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C438 RJR safe to buy?

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