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A19 BOG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,382 mi
Last recorded8,382 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 BOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 8,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 274,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 274,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play under bonnet (2.1.5)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 269,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 248,119 miles

Oil leak

centre seat belt buckle outer cover missing

Pass 14 May 2013 23,981 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 210,800 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

o/s/f drag link rubber cover split

Pass 12 Feb 2010 195,823 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 190,370 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 184,629 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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A19 BOG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A19 BOG, 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

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What year was A19 BOG registered?

A19 BOG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is A19 BOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 BOG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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