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C9 MDA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015
Pass 30 May 2014 100,000 miles

Lap belts fitted to rear seats.

Slight oil leak from under vehicle.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 100,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 100,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 100,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 100,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C9 MDA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C9 MDA, 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 C9 MDA registered?

C9 MDA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C9 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 MDA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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