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C412 EGL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

214,789 mi
Last recorded214,789 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC412 EGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 214,789 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 214,164 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 212,155 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 210,288 miles

Altinator drive belt deteriorated.

Drop arm ball joint on steering box slight free play.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 210,288 miles

Altinator drive belt deteriorated.

Drop arm ball joint on steering box slight free play.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 209,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 206,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 206,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 203,068 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2008 200,057 miles

Front number plate slight discoloured.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 200,057 miles

Front number plate slight discoloured.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 196,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 193,279 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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C412 EGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C412 EGL, 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 C412 EGL registered?

C412 EGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C412 EGL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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