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C45 FYG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,034 mi
Last recorded22,034 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC45 FYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 22,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,034 miles

Wet under engine

Wet under transfer box

Fail 1 Jun 2019 22,034 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Wet under engine

Wet under transfer box

Pass 10 May 2018 20,437 miles

Hand brake high

Fail 2 May 2018 20,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hand brake high

Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,178 miles

off side head light slightly dim

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,045 miles

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 22 Aug 2014 14,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,837 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 5,084 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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C45 FYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C45 FYG, 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 C45 FYG registered?

C45 FYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 1985.

Is C45 FYG safe to buy?

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