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MJI 5628

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,292 mi
Last recorded149,292 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 5628
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 149,292 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

damage to bodywork

n/s/f wheel bearing cap missing

rust forming on underside of vehicle

welding repair to chassis rails

Fail 16 May 2007 146,585 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to n/o/plates damage o/s/front tyre rear axle rebound mounts missing

Pass 16 May 2007 146,585 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to n/o/plates damage o/s/front tyre rear axle rebound mounts missing

Pass 10 May 2006 143,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/rear tyre damaged inner wall damage o/s front tyre

rear axle bump stops missing chassis repaired by welding front n/o/plate damaged

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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MJI 5628 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MJI 5628, 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 MJI 5628 registered?

MJI 5628 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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