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C111 WPV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

159,951 mi
Last recorded159,951 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC111 WPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 159,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 159,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 159,739 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 159,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 159,351 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 158,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shock bushes deteriorating lower

Pass 14 Jul 2017 157,958 miles

Offside Rear Slight oil leak from axle cap

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 157,314 miles

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,451 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 155,440 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 154,308 miles

Oil leak

front hubs damp

gearbox damp oil

Pass 12 Jul 2012 153,053 miles

Oil leak

nsf nsr os rear tyres have splite near bead rims

Pass 21 Jun 2011 151,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 149,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 148,559 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 146,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2008 146,794 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 144,206 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 140,889 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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C111 WPV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C111 WPV, 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 C111 WPV registered?

C111 WPV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1986.

Is C111 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C111 WPV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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