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C610 GAR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,595 mi
Last recorded105,595 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC610 GAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 105,595 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 105,595 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,702 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 102,702 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,976 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 89,591 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,889 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 88,889 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,176 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 85,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 79,921 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 79,921 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 78,495 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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C610 GAR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C610 GAR, 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 C610 GAR registered?

C610 GAR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C610 GAR safe to buy?

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