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C386 RBV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,561 mi
Last recorded136,561 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 RBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 136,561 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fog light switch slightly worn.

Slight various oil leaks.

Pass 10 Jan 2025 136,092 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around gearbox transfer box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 135,905 miles

General slight oil leaks.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 135,785 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive General leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fog light switch slightly worn.

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,984 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive General leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fog light switch slightly faulty.

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 134,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive General leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit in middle of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fog light switch slightly faulty.

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 133,895 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

General gearbox/transfer box leaks.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in middle. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage Drop arm seal . (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 132,901 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 132,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 130,054 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 128,752 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 128,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,245 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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C386 RBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C386 RBV, 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 C386 RBV registered?

C386 RBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C386 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C386 RBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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