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C329 NWP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,722 mi
Last recorded70,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC329 NWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 70,722 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 70,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 70,662 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

interior center console dangerous & unfinished

o/s door check strap not attatched

oil light on

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 70,662 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

interior center console dangerous & unfinished

o/s door check strap not attatched

oil light on

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2006 70,425 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Dec 2006 70,425 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C329 NWP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C329 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C329 NWP registered?

C329 NWP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C329 NWP safe to buy?

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