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C372 TRY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,228 mi
Last recorded176,228 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC372 TRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 176,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 176,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear prop shaft to diff bolts loose - not likey ta fall off

Pass 25 Aug 2010 175,097 miles

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

OSF wheel bearing noisey

clutch bites high/heavy

Pass 7 Sep 2009 171,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 164,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 155,509 miles

center exhaust system loose

front bumper bolts loose

Fail 10 Sep 2007 155,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

center exhaust system loose

Pass 24 May 2006 147,368 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2005 145,126 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 145,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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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C372 TRY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C372 TRY, 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 C372 TRY registered?

C372 TRY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C372 TRY safe to buy?

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