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C169 JGL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,606 mi
Last recorded43,606 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC169 JGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 43,606 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 43,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 42,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 42,740 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure, falls off . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,612 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside wiper arm loose on shaft.

Fail 4 Apr 2023 42,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside wiper arm loose on shaft.

Fail 12 Dec 2022 42,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 42,362 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 40,794 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 40,786 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Spongy. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Binding. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes corroded.

Brake efficiency not tested due to condition of brakes.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C169 JGL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C169 JGL, 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 C169 JGL registered?

C169 JGL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C169 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C169 JGL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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