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C96 NHH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,518 mi
Last recorded130,518 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC96 NHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 130,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 130,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 130,439 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 130,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 129,899 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 129,899 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 129,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,589 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 127,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 124,947 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chassis starting to corrode at rear

Pass 15 Feb 2007 124,106 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 124,092 miles

Centre Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s bulkhead corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2006 123,169 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C96 NHH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C96 NHH, 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 C96 NHH?

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What year was C96 NHH registered?

C96 NHH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1985.

Is C96 NHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C96 NHH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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