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C691 FYS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,134 mi
Last recorded146,134 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC691 FYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 146,134 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 142,986 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 14,633 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018
Fail 18 Apr 2018 140,588 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 134,186 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 131,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 123,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 114,569 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,350 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 96,201 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 91,127 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 91,112 miles

Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C691 FYS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C691 FYS, 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

How do I check the history of C691 FYS?

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What year was C691 FYS registered?

C691 FYS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C691 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C691 FYS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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