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C387 KGE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,818 mi
Last recorded96,818 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC387 KGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,818 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,145 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,289 miles

oil leak

osf seat belt damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2009 92,810 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2009 92,788 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,007 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 84,153 miles

all discs slightly corroded

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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C387 KGE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C387 KGE, 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 C387 KGE registered?

C387 KGE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C387 KGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C387 KGE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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