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C246 SGU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

199,548 mi
Last recorded199,548 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC246 SGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 199,548 miles

Advancing under body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 198,774 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2023 198,683 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2022 197,016 miles

Rear chassis welded and undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 196,729 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 196,036 miles

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

General corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Sep 2014 195,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 195,340 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 188,859 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 183,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 181,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 180,157 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 178,943 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 177,634 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 169,789 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 169,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroded

chassis repaird off side and near side

chassis under sealed

exhaust corroded

movement off side front wheel bearing

near side front tyre 3mm and perished

off side front tyre 2mm

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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C246 SGU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C246 SGU, 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 C246 SGU registered?

C246 SGU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C246 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C246 SGU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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