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C194 TGV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,085 mi
Last recorded205,085 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC194 TGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 205,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 198,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 191,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 187,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 181,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 175,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 166,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 162,683 miles

Slight corrosion may be starting to front to rear brake pipe running along top of chassis

Fail 1 Nov 2017 162,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear brake pipes are cable tied to the rear axel

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 159,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf outrigger corroded

osf outrigger corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 159,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsf outrigger corroded

osf outrigger corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 152,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 152,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 147,118 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all shockers have slight oil leaks

Fail 12 Apr 2010 147,118 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all shockers have slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Jan 2009 142,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 142,628 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 142,353 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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C194 TGV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C194 TGV, 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 C194 TGV registered?

C194 TGV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C194 TGV safe to buy?

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