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C496 WRY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,194 mi
Last recorded113,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC496 WRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,194 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,454 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 101,861 miles

HAS A LOT OFF CORROSION ON CHASSIS BUT NO HOLES.NO COOLING FAN ON ENGINE.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 100,901 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 92,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 91,698 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 91,680 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight leak nsf steering swivel

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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C496 WRY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 C496 WRY, 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 C496 WRY registered?

C496 WRY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C496 WRY safe to buy?

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