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C290 SPG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,332 mi
Last recorded126,332 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC290 SPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 126,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread split near shoulder

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 126,329 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread split near shoulder

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 126,146 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust emissions NOTE - leak from manifold may effect result .

offside rear indicator unit cracked

rear bump stops missing

slight play in a frame balljoint

slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

steering damper bushes worn

surface corrosion to chassis

uneven wear on front brake pads

front prop UJs in state of collapse

Pass 24 Jul 2007 123,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 122,928 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 122,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C290 SPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel 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 C290 SPG, 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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C290 SPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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