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C27 FYG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,494 mi
Last recorded31,494 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 FYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 31,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 29,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 26,385 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 142,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 248,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 243,130 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 242,676 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump/pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 234,700 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 234,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 230,573 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 225,711 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 221,039 miles

oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2014 215,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 209,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 200,941 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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C27 FYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C27 FYG, 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 C27 FYG registered?

C27 FYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C27 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C27 FYG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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