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C968 CFG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,005 mi
Last recorded75,005 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC968 CFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 75,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,560 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,949 miles

Oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,948 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front hockey stick bolts loose n/s & o/s

wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre edge worn

off side head light starting to deteriorat

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,742 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,379 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 45,379 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,391 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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C968 CFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C968 CFG, 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 C968 CFG registered?

C968 CFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C968 CFG safe to buy?

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