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C342 TGU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,092 mi
Last recorded74,092 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC342 TGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,092 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion along chassis inner and outer (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion along inner and outer lengths (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak several ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all tyres starting to crack and perish in tread

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 74,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion along chassis inner and outer (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion along inner and outer lengths (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all tyres starting to crack and perish in tread

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 73,773 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2016 73,773 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion along length of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion along length of chassis (6.1.B.2)

all brake disc slightly corroded

all tyres starting to crack and perish

metal fuel pipes along chassis corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 73,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipes (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion along length of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion along length of chassis (6.1.B.2)

all brake disc slightly corroded

all tyres starting to crack and perish

metal fuel pipes along chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,059 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes and fuel pump casing in poor condition

steering damper bushes cracking and perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,682 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust joining clamp broken to centre

front steerng damper top has play

slight rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 72,682 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust joining clamp broken to centre

front steerng damper top has play

n/s/f wiper blade split

reverse light not working

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,422 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,952 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND PITTED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

HORN SLIGHTLY STRAINED

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 71,469 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODING

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,342 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,630 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 69,765 miles

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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C342 TGU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C342 TGU, 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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C342 TGU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 1986.

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