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C991 NAL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,753 mi
Last recorded145,753 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC991 NAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 145,753 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 130,809 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,036 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake disc's rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2014 121,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tractor joints slightly leaking oil

Pass 31 Jan 2013 121,565 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tractor joints slightly leaking oil.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 121,094 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 120,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 120,093 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 118,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 116,858 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 114,838 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 114,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,351 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C991 NAL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C991 NAL, 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 C991 NAL registered?

C991 NAL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C991 NAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C991 NAL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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