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C318 SFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,316 mi
Last recorded161,316 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 SFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 161,316 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

various oil leaks

Fail 30 Sep 2022 161,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2021 159,786 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

various oil leaks

Fail 21 Sep 2021 159,783 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2019 157,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in sealer/wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 157,340 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in sealer/wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip and main beam wired incorrectly(wrong way round) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 154,507 miles

Lower steering knuckle uj has slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 154,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower steering knuckle uj has slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 149,989 miles

Engine oil leak,possibly the oil pressure switch

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 149,956 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine oil leak,possibly the oil pressure switch

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 145,436 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 135,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 125,832 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 109,519 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 104,715 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 104,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C318 SFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 C318 SFE, 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 C318 SFE registered?

C318 SFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C318 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C318 SFE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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