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C416 CYD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,010 mi
Last recorded122,010 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 CYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,811 miles

Nearside Front corrosion around upper door hinge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,659 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead corroded at door hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear prop shaft rear U/J joint worn

Fail 14 Sep 2019 121,659 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed Chassis plate has been cut up (0.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead corroded at door hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear prop shaft rear U/J joint worn

Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,143 miles

All tyres have cracks in the treads

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks, engine, transfer box and rear dif

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,436 miles

All tyres have small cracks in the tread

Oil leak engine and possible transfer box ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 119,496 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear diff filler plug leaking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 119,496 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear diff filler plug leaking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,209 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 115,236 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 115,236 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 115,123 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside and offside floor corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,688 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 112,177 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 110,725 miles

both front floors corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 110,646 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front floors corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2009 109,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 108,332 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 107,549 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 106,536 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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C416 CYD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C416 CYD, 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 C416 CYD registered?

C416 CYD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C416 CYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C416 CYD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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