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C683 FAH

1985 Land Rover Landrover

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,410 mi
Last recorded39,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Landrover64,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC683 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 39,410 miles

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake poor

handbrake touching exhaust

oil leak

tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2022 39,340 miles

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake cable touching exhaust

handbrake poor

oil leak

tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,188 miles

exhaust deteriorated in places

upper bulk head corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 39,188 miles

Central parking brake efforts only 17% . service/adjustment advised.

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Fail 17 May 2018 39,188 miles

Central parking brake efforts only 17% . service/adjustment advised.

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 4 May 2017 39,188 miles

Central service & park brake efforts poor repair or adjustment needed.

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

vehicle is fitted with over size tyres front & rear.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 39,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

vehicle is fitted with over size tyres front & rear.

Fail 22 May 2015 39,188 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

footbarke travel

Pass 22 May 2015 39,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

footbarke travel

Pass 15 May 2014 39,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 38,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 36,532 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle/Diff Seal Leaking oil

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,300 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 35,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

engine oil weep

lefthand front tyre has shallow cut in outer sidewall

lefthand gearbox mount loose

prop joints have slight wear

righthand rear upper shock absorber rubbers slightly worn

steering box has slight oil weep

upper steering u.j has slight wear

Pass 22 May 2008 31,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 30,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 29,482 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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C683 FAH is a 1985 Land Rover Landrover in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 64,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C683 FAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C683 FAH is a 1985 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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