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C819 FAH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,621 mi
Last recorded53,621 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC819 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,621 miles

Offside Mirror cracked.

Oil leak.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 53,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Mirror cracked.

Oil leak.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 52,299 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,485 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,476 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,616 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 32,608 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

alot of pedal travel- has reserve movement

steering lock inop

wiper blades split

Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,030 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,267 miles

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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C819 FAH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C819 FAH, 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 C819 FAH registered?

C819 FAH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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