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C316 NRM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,813 mi
Last recorded55,813 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC316 NRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,130 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 51,574 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 49,672 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 114,368 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 114,362 miles

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 103,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 96,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 92,677 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 92,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 NRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C316 NRM, 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 NRM registered?

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

Is C316 NRM safe to buy?

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