MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis,brake pipes at rear all rusting and req attn soon.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chassis rusting.brake pipes to rear and on rear axle rusting (attn req soon).oil leaks.exhaust blow.steering resovior damp.springs rusting.trailing arm bushes worn.
chassis rusting.brake pipes to rear and on rear axle rusting (attn req soon).oil leaks.exhaust blow.steering resovior damp.springs rusting.trailing arm bushes worn.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Underside and brake pipes rusting.
Underside and brake pipes rusting.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
head lamp patterns scattered,near side track rod end worn, lower steering column joint worn, rear pads 2/3 worn, chassis very rusty ATTENTION REQUIRED SOON
chassis rusting
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
brake pipe alomg chassis.rusted.
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MUD 616L is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MUD 616L, 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 MUD 616L registered?
MUD 616L is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is MUD 616L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MUD 616L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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