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C609 FNY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

232,682 mi
Last recorded232,682 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC609 FNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 May 2010 232,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2009 227,622 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 224,997 miles

off side king pin and or bush slight wear requires adjustm ent

Pass 29 Sep 2005 221,435 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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C609 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C609 FNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C609 FNY registered?

C609 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C609 FNY safe to buy?

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