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C677 RSG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

144,057 mi
Last recorded144,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC677 RSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 144,057 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop link (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering damper slight play at mounting

Fail 5 May 2017 143,994 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both manifolds and downpipes gaskets/seals (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported passanger area (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no difference between side light and stop light (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front diff oil leak

sharp exhaust tailpipe protrudes beyond the body by a fair bit

steering damper bushes/mount loose at one end

Pass 27 May 2016 139,078 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 139,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam and main beam reversed (1.7.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 139,057 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 139,047 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 138,201 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 138,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 138,025 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 137,883 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 137,883 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 137,883 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 137,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C677 RSG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 C677 RSG, 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 C677 RSG registered?

C677 RSG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1985.

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