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C319 SPG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,913 mi
Last recorded106,913 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC319 SPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,913 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,369 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,983 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,716 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 100,833 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front/number/plate/slight/crack

rear/number/plate/slight/damage

Pass 15 Sep 2008 94,286 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 92,686 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 92,681 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,201 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 91,201 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.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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C319 SPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C319 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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What year was C319 SPG registered?

C319 SPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C319 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C319 SPG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C319 SPG have outstanding finance?

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