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C446 CNW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC446 CNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 90,678 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,410 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 90,410 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch faulty

exhaust fouling

Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,133 miles

Complete chassis freshly painted with underseal.

Rear exhaust close to chassis.

Slight oil weap from both front suspension spheres.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 86,133 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Complete chassis freshly painted with underseal.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust close to chassis.

Slight oil weap from both front suspension spheres.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,133 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 85,163 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 83,158 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 82,982 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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C446 CNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C446 CNW, 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 C446 CNW registered?

C446 CNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1985.

Is C446 CNW safe to buy?

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