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C394 HAT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,242 mi
Last recorded206,242 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC394 HAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 206,242 miles

slight rust in brake pipes

NO CENTRE SEAT FITTED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

SOME VISSUAL SMOKE

Wheel bearing has slight play B OTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 206,240 miles

Direction indicator not working BOTH REAR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured UNDER BONETT (4.11 (a) (i))

NO CENTRE SEAT FITTED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

SOME VISSUAL SMOKE

Wheel bearing has slight play B OTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight rust in brake pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2020 203,381 miles

all tyres perished

body mountings poor

front shocker bushes poor

front wheels rub slightly on suspension arms

oil leaks

slight play in front tractor joints and front wheel bearings

under body covered in grease

under body heavily coated in under seal

Fail 17 Mar 2020 203,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR AND MID (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play WHEELES RUBBING ON FRONT ARMS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative STAYS ON (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

MULTI PATCHS ON CHASSIS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARTS COVERED IN EXTREEM GREASE

PLAY IN TRACTOR JOINTS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 200,021 miles

door handels stiff

exhaust poor in places and tail pipe poor

hole under body coated in under seal

poor beam patterns

Fail 14 Mar 2019 200,021 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

door handels stiff

exhaust poor in places and tail pipe poor

hole under body coated in under seal

poor beam patterns

Fail 25 Feb 2019 200,020 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability tractor joint (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability tractor joint (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all door handles stiff

coated in under seal

minor blows on exhaust

poor beam patterns

tail pipe poor

Pass 5 Mar 2018 197,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various corrosion around body work and underside of the vehicle.

windscreen rubber deteriated.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 191,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 183,695 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 174,442 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 174,418 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 167,446 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2005 158,197 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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C394 HAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 C394 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 C394 HAT registered?

C394 HAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1986.

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