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C192 JMA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,815 mi
Last recorded121,815 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC192 JMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 121,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 121,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 121,368 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,868 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering shaft to box (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 120,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering shaft to box (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 120,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,237 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,306 miles

advise front brake discs are becoming scored

Pass 28 Jul 2014 112,247 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 110,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,845 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,573 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,718 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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C192 JMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C192 JMA, 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 C192 JMA registered?

C192 JMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C192 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C192 JMA shows 16 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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