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C388 HAT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,002 mi
Last recorded60,002 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 HAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 60,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad pin slightly insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2025 59,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,047 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 59,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 57,763 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 57,762 miles

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,177 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

steering wheel spoke not lined up

Fail 25 Mar 2021 57,177 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

front propshaft... 1 securing bolt missing

speedo cable insecure rubbing on propshaft

steering wheel spoke not lined up

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,180 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 57,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2007 155,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 154,132 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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C388 HAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C388 HAT, 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 C388 HAT registered?

C388 HAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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