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C116 YRW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC116 YRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 98,414 miles

Coil spring corroded All of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All of them - Front 2 are 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,981 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 95,924 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 94,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 94,464 miles

n/s front headlamp close to limits

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,260 miles

n/s/f headlamp aim close to limits

Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,174 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 90,174 miles

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,841 miles

indicator and hazard tell tales audible only

Fail 14 Jul 2009 88,838 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both headlamp reflectors corroded

indicator and hazzard tell tales audible only

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,831 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 77,265 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 77,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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 YRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

C116 YRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C116 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C116 YRW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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