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C212 SPF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,275 mi
Last recorded150,275 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC212 SPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 150,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 147,123 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 145,682 miles

both front brake flex pipes starting to age crack

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

front and rear springs corroded

rear chassis members starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2017 143,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front nearside and offside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.A.1)

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 140,640 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 136,938 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 129,127 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 128,028 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 128,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 127,170 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r hub damp slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 124,259 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 120,987 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 117,929 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 114,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 111,928 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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C212 SPF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C212 SPF, 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 C212 SPF registered?

C212 SPF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C212 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C212 SPF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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