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C849 VCG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,019 mi
Last recorded169,019 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC849 VCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 169,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 167,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 166,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 164,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010
Pass 20 Feb 2009 160,123 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 160,119 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C849 VCG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C849 VCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C849 VCG registered?

C849 VCG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C849 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C849 VCG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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