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JIG 1285

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,594 mi
Last recorded92,594 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 1285
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 92,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,888 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,194 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 92,021 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear diff seals leaking slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,319 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 91,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 90,006 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,811 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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JIG 1285 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JIG 1285, 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 JIG 1285 registered?

JIG 1285 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is JIG 1285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 1285 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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