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C514 VPS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC514 VPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 80,022 miles

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

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

under body protection is also on brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2013 79,636 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 79,602 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,164 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s swivel

wipers split

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,721 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,903 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,872 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,546 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,427 miles

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

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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C514 VPS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C514 VPS, 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 C514 VPS registered?

C514 VPS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 1986.

Is C514 VPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C514 VPS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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