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GIB 9180

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,122 mi
Last recorded167,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 9180
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2022 167,122 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 167,082 miles

drivers door inner handle sticking when opening

Pass 4 Jan 2020 166,342 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 165,745 miles

cab floor weak.

chassis starting to corrode.

front number plate deteriorated.

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 162,604 miles

broken spotlamp lens, may be hazardous to pedestrians.

o/s/r half shaft oil seal leaking, may contaminate brake.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 160,284 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 156,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 153,137 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in top of offside front swivel hub

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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GIB 9180 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GIB 9180, 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 GIB 9180 registered?

GIB 9180 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1985.

Is GIB 9180 safe to buy?

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