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B16 VNT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,268 mi
Last recorded159,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 VNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 159,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 158,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 157,458 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 156,163 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 155,225 miles

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2020 155,225 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2019 155,195 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 150,724 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,846 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 132,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 126,128 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 126,128 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 117,882 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

chassis galvanised

Pass 4 May 2006 59,772 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 59,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear prop shaft rear u/j worn

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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B16 VNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B16 VNT, 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 B16 VNT registered?

B16 VNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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