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C112 EBA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,665 mi
Last recorded133,665 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC112 EBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 133,665 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 131,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 128,807 miles

front brake discs ns os have corrosion around outer radius

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2008 127,018 miles

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

steering lower column joint has play

Pass 6 Dec 2007 124,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 120,922 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 116,744 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 116,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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C112 EBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C112 EBA, 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 C112 EBA registered?

C112 EBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C112 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C112 EBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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