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C116 TSG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,894 mi
Last recorded217,894 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC116 TSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 217,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside rear road wheel

hand brake travel long

offside front seat belt webbing fluffing

weld repairs to chassis

Fail 25 May 2010 217,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside rear road wheel

hand brake travel long

offside front seat belt webbing fluffing

weld repairs to chassis

Pass 30 Apr 2009 216,204 miles

freeplay at steering wheel

front indicator lens discoloured

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

weld repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2008 211,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 201,524 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 173,409 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 173,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C116 TSG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,947cc petrol 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 C116 TSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C116 TSG registered?

C116 TSG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1986.

Is C116 TSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C116 TSG 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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