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C774 EGL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

104,972 mi
Last recorded104,972 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC774 EGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2006 104,972 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 104,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s/r cross member corrosion

ns boddy mount corosion

Fail 2 Jun 2006 104,972 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s body mount in front of wheel corroded but not resulting in excessive displacement of body

nearside inner brake pad poor condition

o/s/f tyre has a cut exposing cords but does not exceed 25mm

top of n/s/r cross member corroded at body mount but not resulting in excessive displacement of body

valve on n/s/f inner tube wrong size for wheel

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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C774 EGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 C774 EGL, 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 C774 EGL registered?

C774 EGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C774 EGL safe to buy?

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