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C361 NVL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,438 mi
Last recorded185,438 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC361 NVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 185,438 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 185,201 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 185,201 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 183,566 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 182,047 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 181,102 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 180,922 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 180,862 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 179,571 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 178,596 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 176,951 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 174,418 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 172,134 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 170,841 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 170,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 169,855 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 169,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 166,591 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 166,591 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

battery tray corroding

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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C361 NVL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C361 NVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C361 NVL registered?

C361 NVL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C361 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C361 NVL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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