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C188 GKL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,608 mi
Last recorded122,608 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC188 GKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 122,608 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 120,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 118,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 116,388 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 116,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C188 GKL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C188 GKL, 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 C188 GKL registered?

C188 GKL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C188 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C188 GKL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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