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C440 PRP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,942 mi
Last recorded58,942 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC440 PRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,942 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 58,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,942 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,025 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,070 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 54,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 51,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 50,444 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 50,444 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

off side rear brake cylider possibly leaking.

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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C440 PRP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C440 PRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C440 PRP registered?

C440 PRP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C440 PRP safe to buy?

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