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C910 UMS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,010 mi
Last recorded118,010 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC910 UMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 118,010 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 117,952 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

hazard lights not working

Pass 30 Dec 2011 122,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 116,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

main beam warning lite up when on dip beam

Fail 31 Jul 2010 116,806 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

main beam warning lite up when on dip beam

Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

landrover muddy!!! whilst testing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 111,657 miles

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

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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C910 UMS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C910 UMS, 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 C910 UMS registered?

C910 UMS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1985.

Is C910 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C910 UMS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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