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C97 AWK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,659 mi
Last recorded54,659 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 AWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 54,659 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

bulk head panel corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

floor panels corroding

rad slight leak

rear chassis cross member corroding

slight play all wheel bearings

slight play in lower steering column u/j

Pass 5 Nov 2016 54,487 miles

brake pipes corroding

chassis sections corroding

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

lower steering column u/j slight play

oil leaks

windscreen bulk head panel corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,223 miles

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow front pipes

oil leaks

slight play in steering column lower u/j joint

windscreen bulk head panel corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2014 53,911 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

chassis sections corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

floor panels corroding

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing low

lower windscreen/bulkhead panel corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2014 53,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

chassis sections corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

floor panels corroding

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing low

lower windscreen/bulkhead panel corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,449 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

front brake pads getting and discs corroding

rad slight leak

windscreen bulk head panel corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,958 miles

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

lower windscreen panel corroding

oil leak ?

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

slight play in both lower steering column u/js

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes corroding

lower windscreen panel corroding

oil leak ?

rear shocker bodies corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2010 51,354 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

rad corroded badly

reverse light not working

slight fraying to both front seatbelts

slight play in steering box

windscreen bulkhead panel corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2009 50,676 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

chassis sections corroding

cracks in front windscreen

noise from n/s/r brake

rad corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2009 50,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

chassis sections corroding

cracks in front windscreen

noise from n/s/r brake

rad corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2008 49,292 miles

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

Oil leak

brake and fuel pipes corroding

cracks in front screen

rad corroding

rear shocks corroding

slight play in n/s/f rear track rod end

windscreen lower bulk head panel corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,350 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracks in front screen

rear number plate deteriorating

rear shocker casings corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2006 47,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroding

crack in front screen out side swept zone

o/s/r back panel corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

windscreen skuttle panel corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2006 47,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroding

crack in front screen out side swept zone

o/s/r back panel corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

windscreen skuttle panel corroded

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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C97 AWK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C97 AWK, 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 C97 AWK registered?

C97 AWK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C97 AWK safe to buy?

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