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C676 EFC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,483 mi
Last recorded159,483 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC676 EFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 159,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis

Pass 1 Oct 2016 159,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis

Pass 20 Jul 2013 76,213 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 159,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 159,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 159,301 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 159,301 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Major oil leak from top of engine

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside door hinges worn

Offside door hinges worn

Offside door step insecure

Rear offside and nearside road spring bottom housing mountings starting to corrode

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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C676 EFC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C676 EFC, 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 C676 EFC registered?

C676 EFC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1985.

Is C676 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C676 EFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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