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C813 SPA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

90,082 mi
Last recorded90,082 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC813 SPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,082 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 90,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Eront brake imbalance 20%

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,664 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 84,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 78,185 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 78,183 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,179 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (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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C813 SPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 C813 SPA, 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 C813 SPA registered?

C813 SPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1985.

Is C813 SPA safe to buy?

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