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C631 MNT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,123 mi
Last recorded140,123 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC631 MNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 140,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 140,123 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,875 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 138,865 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle location bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 134,880 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,289 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner axle seal, slight leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 131,289 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner axle seal, slight leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,374 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 123,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,022 miles

general underbody corrosion advise waxoyling

Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,294 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 103,294 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 103,289 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 103,288 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,035 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,296 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2014 95,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 81,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,002 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 104,401 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 99,201 miles

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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C631 MNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C631 MNT, 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 C631 MNT registered?

C631 MNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C631 MNT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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