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C534 BYN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,618 mi
Last recorded62,618 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC534 BYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,618 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 62,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,511 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,393 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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C534 BYN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C534 BYN, 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 C534 BYN registered?

C534 BYN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1985.

Is C534 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C534 BYN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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