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C320 NRM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

289,305 mi
Last recorded289,305 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC320 NRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 289,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 288,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 287,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 286,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 285,834 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 283,793 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 283,779 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 281,972 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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C320 NRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C320 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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How do I check the history of C320 NRM?

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What year was C320 NRM registered?

C320 NRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1985.

Is C320 NRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C320 NRM shows 8 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.

Does C320 NRM have outstanding finance?

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