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C316 MEW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,779 mi
Last recorded68,779 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC316 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,779 miles

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

chassis corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2007 68,777 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,438 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 68,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassis corroding

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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C316 MEW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C316 MEW, 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 C316 MEW registered?

C316 MEW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C316 MEW safe to buy?

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