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C324 NRP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,998 mi
Last recorded142,998 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC324 NRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 142,998 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 142,998 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 139,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front side repeater loose

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

exhaust loose but still supported

wiper switch insecure but still working

Pass 3 Apr 2017 135,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 133,671 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front and rear differentials have oil leaks

Fail 18 Mar 2014 133,671 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front and rear differentials have oil leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2013 128,912 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 128,837 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 126,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play in steering box drop link ball joint

Pass 9 Mar 2012 126,142 miles

slight play in steering box drop link ball joint

Fail 6 Dec 2011 126,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

due to uneven brake wear suspect front calipers siezed

Pass 14 Apr 2007 123,294 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 116,603 miles

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

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

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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C324 NRP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel 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 C324 NRP, 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 C324 NRP registered?

C324 NRP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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