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C616 KCP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,215 mi
Last recorded154,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC616 KCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 154,215 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 154,202 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under passenger seat holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment Bolt missing (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 153,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 153,913 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 153,614 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 153,511 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 26 Jul 2021 153,505 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 6 Jul 2018 153,451 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 153,451 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by toe rope (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2012 151,780 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 147,213 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 146,291 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 145,481 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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C616 KCP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C616 KCP, 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 C616 KCP registered?

C616 KCP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1985.

Is C616 KCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C616 KCP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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