MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,691 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front CROSS-MEMBER CORRODED
Offside Front WASHER JET BLOCK
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose prop to handbrake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
all tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
all tyres starting to perish
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both front tyres have splits in the outer side walls no cords visible
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
both front tyres have splits in the outer side walls no cords visible
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
os & ns front hub oil seals damp.
n/s/f,,,, rear track rod end worn
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Outer Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C641 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 C641 VUY, 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 C641 VUY registered?
C641 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C641 VUY safe to buy?
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