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C577 HMW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,566 mi
Last recorded150,566 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC577 HMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 150,566 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 150,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 150,322 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 150,055 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 146,734 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,570 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 145,066 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust system slight gas leak at front joint

Pass 19 Sep 2007 141,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 138,826 miles

propshaft defective

Fail 17 May 2006 138,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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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C577 HMW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C577 HMW, 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 C577 HMW registered?

C577 HMW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C577 HMW safe to buy?

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