MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,288 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Prop-shaft universal joint worn
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
slight oil leek crank seal
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
slight oil leek crank seal
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
N/S/F tyre perishing on sidewalls
N/S/R tyre perishing on sidewalls
O/S/F tyre perishing on sidewalls
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear bump stops missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C799 BWR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 C799 BWR, 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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How do I check the history of C799 BWR?
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What year was C799 BWR registered?
C799 BWR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1985.
Is C799 BWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for C799 BWR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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