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C511 TAP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

249,704 mi
Last recorded249,704 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC511 TAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 249,704 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both drive belts frayed (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 249,702 miles

Windscreen washer not working both washers not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both drive belts frayed (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 248,362 miles

All underside metal parts and panels rusty.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 246,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 244,686 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 242,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 242,620 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 241,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 240,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 239,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 238,002 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 234,814 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 234,669 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2011 229,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 224,483 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 224,426 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 220,209 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 220,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 215,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 210,372 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 205,952 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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C511 TAP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C511 TAP, 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 C511 TAP registered?

C511 TAP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C511 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C511 TAP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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