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B16 YLR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,772 mi
Last recorded91,772 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 YLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,772 miles

foot brake travell long slightly spongy

play in the nearside front wheel bearing just a pass

Fail 21 Dec 2020 91,772 miles

Side repeater not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

foot brake travell long slightly spongy

play in the nearside front wheel bearing just a pass

Pass 27 Dec 2019 91,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear lower shock absorber mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gear box and from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,772 miles

offside rear body mount corroded

poor beam image to headlamps

rear tyres perished and low

Fail 11 Oct 2018 91,772 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.96 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

engine oil light on customer is aware

offside rear body mount corroded

poor beam image to headlamps

rear tyres perished and low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 91,772 miles

both headlight patterns poor

front propshaft has loose bolt at rear end

Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2012 91,772 miles

Exhaust noisy and modified

General underbody corrosion

Offside front side light dim

Offside front side repeator slightly insecure

Oil leaks

Slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2011 91,772 miles

Driver seatbelt has trouble retracting

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R plate bulb works intermittent

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play O/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2011 91,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Driver seatbelt has trouble retracting

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,097 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 89,097 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear differential bearings badly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 85,070 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 85,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f tyre cracked/perishing

rear tyres cracking/perishting

Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,246 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 78,316 miles

power steering fluid weeping from pipes off of reservoir

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Mar 2006 78,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid weeping from pipes off bottom of resivior.

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 YLR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLR, 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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B16 YLR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1986.

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