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MUD 616L

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUD 616L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 84,709 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,188 miles

chassis,brake pipes at rear all rusting and req attn soon.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 76,076 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,076 miles

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.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 75,377 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Underside and brake pipes rusting.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,377 miles

Underside and brake pipes rusting.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 73,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010
Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,310 miles

chassis rusting

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,259 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 64,048 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 64,048 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

brake pipe alomg chassis.rusted.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,062 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 60,062 miles

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.

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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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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