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C924 PGY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,132 mi
Last recorded131,132 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC924 PGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,132 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis has surface rust in areas

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated not excessive

minor oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,939 miles

chassis has surface rust

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated slightly

inner sills have slight corrosion

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,212 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 115,981 miles

hub seals leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,680 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 102,546 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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C924 PGY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C924 PGY, 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 C924 PGY registered?

C924 PGY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C924 PGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C924 PGY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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