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C628 RSO

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,011 mi
Last recorded113,011 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC628 RSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 113,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 112,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,311 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,311 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 111,599 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 111,599 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 109,666 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 109,656 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,925 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,351 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 106,351 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 103,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 103,126 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 102,108 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 102,095 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 100,444 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 98,254 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 98,249 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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C628 RSO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C628 RSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C628 RSO registered?

C628 RSO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1985.

Is C628 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C628 RSO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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