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230 VTG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,711 mi
Last recorded173,711 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration230 VTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 173,711 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 171,354 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 169,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 168,713 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 166,295 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 163,367 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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230 VTG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 230 VTG, 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 40 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 230 VTG?

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What year was 230 VTG registered?

230 VTG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is 230 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 230 VTG 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.

Does 230 VTG have outstanding finance?

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