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C641 HDV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,421 mi
Last recorded182,421 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC641 HDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 182,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 1 Nov 2013 182,421 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side mirror missing

Fail 28 Oct 2013 182,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side mirror missing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 182,421 miles

near side mirror missing

off side front brake back plate corroded

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 14 Nov 2012 182,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

near side mirror missing

off side front brake back plate corroded

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 28 Jul 2011 180,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

near side door mirror missing

near side front brake back plate corroded

near side steering drag link gaitor split

Fail 23 Jul 2011 180,792 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

near side door mirror missing

near side front brake back plate corroded

near side steering drag link gaitor split

rear number plate slightly obscured

Pass 29 Jul 2010 178,008 miles

reversing light on constant

Fail 26 Jul 2010 178,008 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

reversing light on constant

Pass 15 Nov 2008 175,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 173,260 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 173,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 171,466 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 171,315 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C641 HDV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C641 HDV, 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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C641 HDV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1986.

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