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C616 SJU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3455cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

132,277 mi
Last recorded132,277 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC616 SJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,455cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2007 132,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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C616 SJU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C616 SJU, 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 C616 SJU registered?

C616 SJU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C616 SJU safe to buy?

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