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C166 SSM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,113 mi
Last recorded193,113 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC166 SSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2022 193,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 192,993 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 192,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 191,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 189,813 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 188,341 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe along chassis leg corroded

Slight oil leak

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2015 187,629 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 186,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 184,874 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 183,174 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 180,446 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 179,151 miles

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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C166 SSM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C166 SSM, 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 C166 SSM registered?

C166 SSM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C166 SSM safe to buy?

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