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C52 WRY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,872 mi
Last recorded113,872 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC52 WRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,872 miles

chassis corrosion started

Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,756 miles

BODY CORRODED

CHASSIS CORRODED

FRONT PLATE CRAKED

HOLE IN NEARSIDE FLOOR

OFF ROAD TYRES FITTED

Fail 11 Mar 2013 113,731 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BODY CORRODED

CHASSIS CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

HOLE IN NERASIDE FOOT WELL

OFF ROAD TYRES FITTED

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 113,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 111,200 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 110,661 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 110,125 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 110,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 109,879 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 109,878 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 109,236 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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C52 WRY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C52 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 C52 WRY registered?

C52 WRY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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