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C567 NRG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,543 mi
Last recorded134,543 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC567 NRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 134,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 134,516 miles

Front diff leaking

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

Rear diff leaking

Slight leak from front swivel seals

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,410 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leaks from front swivel seals

Pass 10 Aug 2012 134,233 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak from front swivel seals

Fail 25 Jul 2012 134,233 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leaks from front swivel seals

Pass 2 Aug 2011 133,885 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

possible steering box leak

slight leak from nearside and offside swivel seals

Pass 1 May 2010 132,839 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on outer edges.

Brake pipes slightly corroded in places at rear - ok this time.

Rear floor support rusted through - not structural so advise.

Steering box has slight weep.

Pass 8 May 2009 130,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear floor suport

Fail 15 Apr 2009 130,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear floor suport

Pass 3 Jul 2008 130,197 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 130,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 127,549 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 127,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 125,857 miles

front tyres close to limit 1.6mm

rear tyres on limit 1.6mm out side edge.rest of tread close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jan 2006 121,354 miles

n/s/f floor corroded around chassis to cab mounting point

o/s/f inner disc face poor condition/corroded

o/s/rear bump stop missing

slight play in steering box main shaft/slight lift

Fail 5 Jan 2006 121,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f/floor corroded around chassia to cab mounting area

o/s/rear bump stop missing

slight play in steering box main shaft/slight lift

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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C567 NRG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C567 NRG, 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 C567 NRG registered?

C567 NRG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 1986.

Is C567 NRG safe to buy?

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