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C641 VUY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,691 mi
Last recorded29,691 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC641 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 29,691 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 29,682 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,681 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 29,679 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2020 29,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front CROSS-MEMBER CORRODED

Offside Front WASHER JET BLOCK

Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,460 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 29,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,383 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Aug 2017 29,383 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 28,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres have splits in the outer side walls no cords visible

Fail 13 Aug 2016 28,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,974 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

os & ns front hub oil seals damp.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,291 miles

n/s/f,,,, rear track rod end worn

Fail 6 Jun 2007 23,832 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,832 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,919 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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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.

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