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C258 NNT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,189 mi
Last recorded51,189 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 NNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 51,189 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all chassis starting to corrode

rear cross member starting to corrode tow ball to cross member

slight play in o/s front hub

Fail 14 May 2008 51,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all chassis starting to corrode

rear cross member where tow bar fitted starting to corrode

slight play o/s front hub

Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,872 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewall

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 31 Jan 2007 49,872 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres starting to perish

steering box slight leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,481 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 48,480 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight signs of wear in rear shockabsorber top bushes

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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C258 NNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C258 NNT, 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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C258 NNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1986.

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