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C836 RPK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,482 mi
Last recorded62,482 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC836 RPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 62,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp beam images poor

corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

damp around both front swivle joints

slight corrosion to front chassis rails on both sides

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 19 Aug 2011 62,473 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp beam images poor

corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

damp around both front swivle joints

slight corrosion to front chassis rails on both sides

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,944 miles

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

chips in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 22 Oct 2009 60,866 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine co very weak 0.18%.

n/s/r & o/s/r hub seal rubber caps perrished and leaking oil slightly,not contaminating brake components at time of test.

parking brake long (recommend adjustment).

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension components slightly damp

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,107 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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C836 RPK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C836 RPK, 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 C836 RPK registered?

C836 RPK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C836 RPK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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