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770 BAM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,473 mi
Last recorded160,473 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration770 BAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 160,473 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 159,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 159,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 158,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 146,038 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 144,237 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

fuel tank corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 144,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracked/perished

fuel tank corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 139,951 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 139,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre sidewalls perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 134,758 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 134,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 128,050 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 128,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 125,251 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 125,251 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 120,529 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 120,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 119,314 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 119,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in drop arm

Pass 12 Oct 2007 109,733 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 109,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 109,662 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 109,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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770 BAM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 770 BAM, 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.

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770 BAM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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