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C850 RFE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,323 mi
Last recorded218,323 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC850 RFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 218,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 217,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 212,528 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 212,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre starting to crack in the treads

Pass 4 Nov 2013 207,246 miles

Nearside front axle leaking oil over front discs and pads

Fail 29 Oct 2013 207,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front axle leaking oil over front discs and pads

Pass 29 Oct 2012 201,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 197,010 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 189,008 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 184,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 176,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 175,779 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 175,779 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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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C850 RFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C850 RFE, 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 C850 RFE registered?

C850 RFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C850 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C850 RFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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