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C61 USS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,161 mi
Last recorded27,161 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC61 USS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,161 miles

Both headlights "slightly" obscured by whinch

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,357 miles

steering damper bush worn

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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C61 USS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C61 USS, 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 C61 USS registered?

C61 USS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1985.

Is C61 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C61 USS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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