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C878 CTR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,507 mi
Last recorded190,507 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC878 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 190,507 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 179,599 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 173,782 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 173,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

frear fog lamp switch sticks

Pass 4 Aug 2014 173,754 miles

frear fog lamp switch sticks

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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C878 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C878 CTR, 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 C878 CTR registered?

C878 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C878 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C878 CTR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C878 CTR have outstanding finance?

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