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C118 PNV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,125 mi
Last recorded68,125 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC118 PNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,125 miles

Gearbox bell housing bolt missing / loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Gearbox bell housing bolt missing / loose

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,707 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,783 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,701 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,645 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 41,645 miles

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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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C118 PNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C118 PNV, 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 C118 PNV registered?

C118 PNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 1986.

Is C118 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C118 PNV shows 9 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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