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C81 MNU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,888 mi
Last recorded70,888 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC81 MNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,888 miles

When jacked rear wheels slight resistance

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 70,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock absorbers lower bushes some wear found

Fail 1 Aug 2009 70,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear shock absorbers lower bushes some wear found

Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,151 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

signs of possible fluid leack on o/s rear back plate

Fail 6 Jun 2007 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Signs of possible fluid Leak on O/S rear backplte

Pass 26 May 2006 69,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2006

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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C81 MNU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C81 MNU, 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 C81 MNU registered?

C81 MNU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C81 MNU safe to buy?

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