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C370 JGL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,011 mi
Last recorded76,011 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC370 JGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,011 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 76,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,871 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,871 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard rod offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,598 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,702 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,535 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 70,209 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,125 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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C370 JGL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C370 JGL, 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 C370 JGL registered?

C370 JGL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C370 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C370 JGL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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