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C854 RPG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Pink Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,085 mi
Last recorded196,085 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC854 RPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 196,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 194,316 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front suspension bump stop perished

offside rear suspension bump stop perished

Pass 10 Jul 2011 192,801 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 191,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres perishing slightly

both rear discs corroded slightly

rust forming on rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jun 2009 185,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

some travel to hand brake lever

Pass 8 Mar 2008 171,314 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 171,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s swivel ball joint leaking

rust forming on underside

some wear to rear shock mounts

Pass 28 Feb 2007 161,184 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some travel to parking brake lever

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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C854 RPG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Pink with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C854 RPG, 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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C854 RPG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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