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C570 GAG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,772 mi
Last recorded167,772 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC570 GAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 167,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 164,593 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 161,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 158,919 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 158,177 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 155,408 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 155,406 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 152,447 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 150,010 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 145,097 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 145,095 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 140,602 miles

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 27 Apr 2007 126,088 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonnet latch cable broken

engine/gearbox has slight oil leaks.

slight oil weap from n/s c.v. housing swival

Fail 23 Apr 2007 126,044 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonnet latch cable broken

engine /gearbox has slight oil leaks

slight oil weap from n/s c.v. housing spehical

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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C570 GAG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C570 GAG, 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 C570 GAG registered?

C570 GAG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1986.

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The MOT history for C570 GAG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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