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C80 UKS

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,383 mi
Last recorded148,383 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC80 UKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 148,383 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 148,373 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracked

nearside rear cross member badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2005 144,161 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 144,161 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear door handles have sharp edges within their housing .

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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C80 UKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C80 UKS, 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 C80 UKS registered?

C80 UKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1985.

Is C80 UKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C80 UKS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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