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C327 NWP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,508 mi
Last recorded16,508 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC327 NWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,120 miles

All 4 tyres starting to de-laminate.

Drivers seat mounted on wood.

Fuel tank damp.

Nearside front swivel top pin has slight play in.

Parking brake has slight long travel.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,292 miles

Battery tray corroded.

Evidence of fluid leak from nearside rear brake drum.

Front brake discs warped and scored

Front propshaft worn.

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

Oil leak from rear axle.

Power steering belt loose.

Rear axle trailing arms forward bushes worn.

Rear silencer mounting disconnected.

fluid weep from power steering resivior.

oil leak from engine.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 13,292 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

battery tray holed/corroded

evidence of fluid leak from nearside rear brake drum

fluid weep from power steering reservoir

front brake discs warped and scored

front propshaft worn

oil leak from front axle at offside

oil leak from rear axle

play in nearside front wheel bearing

power steering belt loose

rear axle trailing arms forward bushes worn

rear silencer mounting disconnected

Pass 19 Aug 2005 10,645 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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C327 NWP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C327 NWP, 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 C327 NWP registered?

C327 NWP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C327 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C327 NWP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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