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C820 FAH

1985 Land Rover Pick Up

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,902 mi
Last recorded67,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Pick Up139,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC820 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 67,902 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 67,902 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 66,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 63,111 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tow bar not suited for road use

Fail 25 Nov 2021 63,111 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tow bar not suited for road use

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,984 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,585 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,426 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 32,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 31,993 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,871 miles

engine smokes , nsr brake binds very slightly

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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C820 FAH is a 1985 Land Rover Pick Up in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 139,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C820 FAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C820 FAH registered?

C820 FAH is a 1985 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 14 November 1985.

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