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C934 MAL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,643 mi
Last recorded119,643 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC934 MAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 119,643 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,451 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 117,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 113,632 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 104,744 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 140,733 miles

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

all discs dirty from standing

cab floor been repaired

Fail 15 Jan 2010 140,733 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all discs dirty from standing

body to out rigger bolts loose offside middle

cab floor been repaired

Pass 28 Nov 2006 104,173 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 102,810 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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C934 MAL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C934 MAL, 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 C934 MAL registered?

C934 MAL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C934 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C934 MAL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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