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C618 JYC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,233 mi
Last recorded235,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC618 JYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 235,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 230,559 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 221,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 214,722 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 214,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 209,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion underside of vehicle

metal brake pipes corroded

offside front wiper rubber slight damage

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 5 Dec 2011 209,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion underside of vehicle

metal brake pipes corroded

offside front wiper rubber slight damage

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 17 Aug 2010 201,537 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 201,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 199,296 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

metal brake pipes nuts and unions corroded

offside door check strap broken

rear wiper rubber damage

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

throttle pedal worn

windscreen laminate fault

Fail 14 Aug 2009 199,296 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

metal brake pipes nuts and unions corroded

offside door check strap broken

rear wiper rubber damage

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

throttle pedal worn

windscreen laminate fault

Pass 14 Aug 2008 196,792 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bulkhead corroded on nearside at rear of heater unit

corrosion to nearside rear of chassis

Fail 12 Aug 2008 196,783 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bulkhead corroded on nearside at rear of heater unit

corrosion to nearside rear of chassis

Pass 20 Jul 2007 194,054 miles

engine oil leak

nails in both rear tyres

nsf body corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 189,278 miles

oil leak

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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C618 JYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C618 JYC, 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 C618 JYC registered?

C618 JYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C618 JYC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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