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C161 BEL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,592 mi
Last recorded62,592 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC161 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 62,592 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front service brake imbalance is a bit high

front shock absorber lower bushes have red rust around securing bolts

front shock absorber turrents are very rusty

offside front swivel seal is weeping nearside front swivel seal is leaking

rear axle upper bump stops are missing

Pass 16 May 2011 60,849 miles

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

corrosion on n/s front floor pan

Fail 16 May 2011 60,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion on n/s front floor pan

Pass 24 May 2010 58,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2009 55,509 miles

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

all four tyres have small cracks in outer walls.

Pass 21 May 2008 53,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S & N/S FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING LEAKING OIL

REAR BODY CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 24 May 2007 50,347 miles

distortion in rear brakes

nsf swivel housing leaking oil

rear body cross member corroded

surface corrosion in chassis

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,026 miles

corrosion in middle bolt on body beam

surface corrosion in chassis

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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C161 BEL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol 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 C161 BEL, 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 C161 BEL registered?

C161 BEL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1986.

Is C161 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C161 BEL 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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