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C440 TJF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Gold Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,522 mi
Last recorded203,522 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC440 TJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2005 203,522 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 203,522 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake hoses slightley perished.

All brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Exhaust system very rusty

Heavy engine oil leak on underside of vehicle, dampness around steering idlers.

Heavy surface corrosion to chassis rails, inner wings, floor pans.

Slight play in both front beam axle bushes.

Slight play in steering idlers.

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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C440 TJF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Gold with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C440 TJF, 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 C440 TJF registered?

C440 TJF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C440 TJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C440 TJF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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