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C230 RKA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,683 mi
Last recorded147,683 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC230 RKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 147,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes covered in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both hockey bar bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 147,681 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes covered in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both hockey bar bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 147,129 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint all propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

rear axle top ball joint slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2015 147,128 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint all propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

rear axle top ball joint slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 144,009 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 143,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 141,356 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bulk head coroded

Fail 21 Jul 2009 141,348 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bulk head coroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 140,210 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from both rear halfshafts

Pass 26 May 2007 135,682 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 124,903 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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C230 RKA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C230 RKA, 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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C230 RKA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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