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C581 HAF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

254,087 mi
Last recorded254,087 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC581 HAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2014 254,087 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

slight leak from n/s swivel joint

Pass 18 Mar 2014 254,087 miles

gearbox oil leak

slight leak from n/s swivel joint

Pass 18 Mar 2013 248,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

hole in drivers footwell

hole in passenger footwell

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r drum backplate slightly damp

Fail 13 Mar 2013 248,231 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

hole in drivers footwell

hole in passenger footwell

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r drum backplate slightly damp

Pass 6 Mar 2012 239,243 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 234,977 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 234,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 228,840 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 228,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 219,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 211,179 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 208,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 205,735 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 205,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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C581 HAF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C581 HAF, 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 C581 HAF registered?

C581 HAF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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