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849 RRT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,138 mi
Last recorded150,138 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration849 RRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 150,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 150,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 149,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 149,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 149,530 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 149,231 miles

front swivels have slight leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 148,840 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 148,840 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 148,390 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 146,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 143,513 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 142,383 miles

As per failure

Fail 6 Feb 2012 142,269 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1/ n/s bulk head becoming corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 140,929 miles

1. o/s front seat belt buckle cover missing. 2. Damage to windscreen, outside swept area at time of test.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 140,564 miles

1. oil leaking from both rear hubs. 2. crack in windscreen, outside of swept area at time of test.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 139,903 miles

1. o/s head light reflector becoming corroded and damp in head light.

o/s seat belt buckle covers missing

Fail 3 Feb 2009 139,883 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1. o/s head light reflector becoming corroded and damp in head light.

o/s seat belt buckle covers missing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 139,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 134,097 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 134,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel pump and steering box damp not leaking at time of test † †nail in n/s/f tyre † †o/s/f chassis out rigger becoming corroded

o/s/f seat belt cover missing † †rear chassis croos member becoming weak to corrosion † †slight damage to windscreen † †oil leaking from n/s/r hub

Pass 27 Jan 2006 132,078 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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849 RRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 849 RRT, 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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What year was 849 RRT registered?

849 RRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1986.

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