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C318 WFA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,707 mi
Last recorded160,707 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 WFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 160,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 160,587 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 160,587 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 158,693 miles

vehicle has signs of corrosion. vehicle needs cleaning off and a treatment applied to prevent further corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2022 158,691 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle has signs of corrosion. vehicle needs cleaning off and a treatment applied to prevent further corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2021 157,836 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2021 157,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2020 155,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 154,388 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on off side rear hub

Pass 16 Jul 2018 154,089 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

slight leak both front swivel joint hub seals

Fail 14 Jul 2018 154,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides x/s wear in mounting bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

slight leak both front swivel joint hub seals

Pass 21 Jun 2014 154,074 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 154,074 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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 WFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

C318 WFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C318 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C318 WFA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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