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C558 JGS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Turquoise Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,642 mi
Last recorded45,642 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC558 JGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,642 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 45,636 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear and n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,147 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 45,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,820 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,111 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 42,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,438 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 37,219 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 37,219 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C558 JGS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Turquoise with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C558 JGS, 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 C558 JGS registered?

C558 JGS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C558 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C558 JGS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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