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C916 NRP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,527 mi
Last recorded107,527 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC916 NRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 107,527 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 105,139 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 102,394 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 102,394 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,978 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 96,851 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,761 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,830 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 Jan 2013 86,970 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,806 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,298 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 74,264 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,656 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 57,636 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,494 miles

metal brake pipes rusting

n/s front tyre small cuts inside wall

Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,553 miles

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 52,616 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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C916 NRP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C916 NRP, 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

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What year was C916 NRP registered?

C916 NRP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1985.

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