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C162 VLP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC162 VLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010
Fail 31 Dec 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 101,350 miles

1. Drop arm ball joint slight play †2. O/s/r brake back plate has some fluid on it but not effecting braking †3. Engine oil leaks †4. Park brake as travel †

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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C162 VLP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C162 VLP, 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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How do I check the history of C162 VLP?

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What year was C162 VLP registered?

C162 VLP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C162 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C162 VLP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C162 VLP have outstanding finance?

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