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C750 EFC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,159 mi
Last recorded145,159 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC750 EFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 145,159 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 145,159 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to driver footwell under pedals

corrosion to nearside upper bulkhead

Pass 30 Jan 2009 144,491 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 144,477 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 141,409 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 141,304 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

reaf propshaft hardy spicer joints worn... front propshaft rear hardy spicer worn...

Pass 1 Feb 2007 136,490 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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C750 EFC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C750 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 C750 EFC registered?

C750 EFC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C750 EFC safe to buy?

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