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C861 CTR

1985 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,236 mi
Last recorded207,236 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Unknown62,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC861 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 207,236 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Hazard warning lights not working .

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded and holed . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Faded . (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to flexi corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded and holed . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 207,209 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 203,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 200,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front swivel housing seal leaking

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 195,629 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front bumper missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 195,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front bumper missing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 186,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 178,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 175,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 170,316 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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C861 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C861 CTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C861 CTR registered?

C861 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C861 CTR safe to buy?

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