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C876 NNV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,418 mi
Last recorded88,418 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC876 NNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,418 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,766 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 86,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,128 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 75,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,209 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,857 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,110 miles

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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C876 NNV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C876 NNV, 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 C876 NNV registered?

C876 NNV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C876 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C876 NNV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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