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C470 KGK

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

111,057 mi
Last recorded111,057 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC470 KGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 111,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 110,988 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 110,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 110,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,610 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear axle seal slight leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 110,271 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 109,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,580 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 109,084 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,804 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,653 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 107,585 miles

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

rear crossmember/outriggers and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2009 107,543 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 107,541 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 107,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 106,904 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 106,607 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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C470 KGK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C470 KGK, 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 C470 KGK registered?

C470 KGK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1986.

Is C470 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C470 KGK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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