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C110 BWS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,934 mi
Last recorded36,934 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC110 BWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,391 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 36,386 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,828 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 35,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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C110 BWS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C110 BWS, 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 C110 BWS registered?

C110 BWS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C110 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C110 BWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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