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C239 TNR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,211 mi
Last recorded157,211 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC239 TNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 157,211 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

oil leaK

Fail 14 Oct 2016 157,211 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

oil leaK

Pass 18 Sep 2015 156,259 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front cracked

various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 156,259 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance flashes slow and dim (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front cracked

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 153,282 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 153,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 145,131 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 142,074 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 139,752 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 138,063 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 136,224 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 134,291 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 132,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 130,149 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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C239 TNR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C239 TNR, 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 C239 TNR registered?

C239 TNR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C239 TNR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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