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C642 ABK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,939 mi
Last recorded56,939 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC642 ABK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,939 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f inner pads (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 56,775 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f inner pads (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,489 miles

advise n/s/r brake tight

advise o/s/f inner door handle sticky/faulty

Fail 5 Aug 2016 56,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise n/s/r brake tight

advise o/s/f inner door handle sticky/faulty

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,380 miles

surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,249 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 56,248 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C642 ABK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C642 ABK, 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 C642 ABK registered?

C642 ABK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C642 ABK safe to buy?

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