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C138 SAP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,629 mi
Last recorded28,629 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC138 SAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 28,629 miles

under body corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,866 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 22,866 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,207 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,181 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,007 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 20,946 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,895 miles

poor brake pedal

Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,285 miles

oil leaks at engine.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,508 miles

diesel tank damp

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2009 14,420 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

diesel tank damp

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,878 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 12,878 miles

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

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,827 miles

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

brake pipes some corrosion

oil leak at oil filter

Pass 29 Dec 2005 8,228 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 8,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

o/s/f inner & outer , front to rear & both rear brake pipes slightly corroded †

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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C138 SAP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C138 SAP, 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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C138 SAP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 1986.

Is C138 SAP safe to buy?

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