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C630 FRL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,030 mi
Last recorded88,030 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC630 FRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,030 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 88,030 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 87,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 87,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,200 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 85,195 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,655 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 200,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 300,000 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 78,451 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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C630 FRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C630 FRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C630 FRL registered?

C630 FRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C630 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C630 FRL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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