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C120 CAP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,825 mi
Last recorded169,825 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC120 CAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 169,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 160,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 151,661 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 151,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 137,226 miles

REAR CROSSMEMBER STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 6 Nov 2006 128,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 119,831 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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C120 CAP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C120 CAP, 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 C120 CAP registered?

C120 CAP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C120 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C120 CAP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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