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C515 VCG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,335 mi
Last recorded152,335 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC515 VCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 152,335 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 147,940 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 144,939 miles

all four tyres are getting tired

front steering tiebar offside bush has play

Pass 17 Dec 2008 139,460 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 139,429 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 135,763 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 132,630 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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C515 VCG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C515 VCG, 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 C515 VCG registered?

C515 VCG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1985.

Is C515 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C515 VCG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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