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C612 FNY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,675 mi
Last recorded138,675 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC612 FNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 138,675 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 135,742 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 135,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 133,242 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 133,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub badly damaged leaking oil (4.2.B.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

unsafe to carrie out brake due to nsf hub

Pass 9 Jun 2015 132,279 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 132,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 131,162 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 131,161 miles

Centre Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

oil leak on o/s front hub

Pass 9 Dec 2011 130,657 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 130,657 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 125,624 miles

non standard suspension fitted

non stardard brake pipes fitted

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2009 121,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

long travel on handbrake

nearside wiper blade starting to split on ends

non-standard brake hoses fitted

offside rear bump stop missing

slight oil seepage from both front swivel hubs

some signs of chassis corrosion and chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Dec 2008 120,474 miles

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

non standard brake hoses fitted

slight play in steering joints

Pass 12 Dec 2007 117,015 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 11 Dec 2006 114,480 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

non standard brake hoses fitted

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 15 Dec 2005 112,131 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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C612 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C612 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.

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What year was C612 FNY registered?

C612 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C612 FNY safe to buy?

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