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C856 YUM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

112,902 mi
Last recorded112,902 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC856 YUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 112,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

centre crossmember has bolts missing and loose

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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C856 YUM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C856 YUM, 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 C856 YUM registered?

C856 YUM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C856 YUM safe to buy?

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