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C122 NMB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,679 mi
Last recorded112,679 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC122 NMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,679 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,085 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,848 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 110,848 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 109,213 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 109,213 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 109,051 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 108,752 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 108,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 107,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 106,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 106,463 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 106,460 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 106,133 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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C122 NMB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C122 NMB, 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 C122 NMB registered?

C122 NMB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C122 NMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C122 NMB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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