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C676 YNG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,648 mi
Last recorded163,648 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC676 YNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 163,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 162,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 161,957 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 157,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 157,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 154,747 miles

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

front swivels

Pass 18 Jun 2007 152,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight leak from front swivels

Pass 10 Apr 2006 149,797 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

extensive welding repairs to chassis

nerarside rear outrigger corroded slightly

oil leak

slight leak from nearside front swivel

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 YNG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YNG, 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 C676 YNG registered?

C676 YNG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C676 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C676 YNG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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