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A9 OVB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,711 mi
Last recorded101,711 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 101,711 miles

vehicle has had a lot of work done on it

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,995 miles

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

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

general body corrosion

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2015 99,995 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

general body corrosion

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2014 99,633 miles

emissions: hydrocarbons are high (but past test)

n/s/f mud flap missing

o/s/f mud flap insecure

vehaicle has corrosion to it

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,940 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 98,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 98,003 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,938 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 96,938 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2008 96,487 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 96,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,032 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 93,302 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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A9 OVB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A9 OVB, 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 A9 OVB registered?

A9 OVB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

Is A9 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 OVB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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