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C891 WKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,759 mi
Last recorded213,759 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC891 WKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 213,759 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 213,759 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 213,759 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2022 213,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 213,579 miles

Offside steering damper has slight play in rubber bush

Pass 14 May 2019 213,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 211,743 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,711 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 96,805 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 92,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,660 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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C891 WKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C891 WKV, 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

How do I check the history of C891 WKV?

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What year was C891 WKV registered?

C891 WKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C891 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C891 WKV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C891 WKV have outstanding finance?

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