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C894 PTL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

232,997 mi
Last recorded232,997 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC894 PTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 232,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 225,852 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 215,802 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 215,788 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 211,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 207,132 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 203,208 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C894 PTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C894 PTL, 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 C894 PTL registered?

C894 PTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C894 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C894 PTL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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