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C671 ERO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,304 mi
Last recorded111,304 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC671 ERO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2013 111,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

N/S/F swivel leaking

N/S/R brake slight dragging

N/S/R side step siesed in down position

O/S/f swivel leaking

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 109,053 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

floor and out riggers corroded

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,797 miles

LPG low hose worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 108,797 miles

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

LPG low hose worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 108,143 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 108,066 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

centre body mount corroded

slight play in o/s/r top shock absorber bush

Pass 2 Nov 2009 105,904 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 105,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on n/s front swivel

Pass 14 Oct 2008 98,805 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,414 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 92,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s + o/s rear shock absorbers bushes worn

n/s steering damper bush worn

pas poor at idle

Pass 23 Oct 2006 85,579 miles

slight crack in front screen outside zone a

Fail 23 Oct 2006 85,579 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight crack in front screen outside zone a

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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C671 ERO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C671 ERO, 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 C671 ERO registered?

C671 ERO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1985.

Is C671 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C671 ERO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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