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C643 ABK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,904 mi
Last recorded157,904 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC643 ABK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 157,904 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 138,146 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 103,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,079 miles

engine oil leak

slight opil leaks from swivel housings

Fail 20 Mar 2014 103,079 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

engine oil leak

slight opil leaks from swivel housings

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,870 miles

(both) front hubs leaking oil

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 102,869 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

(both) front hubs leaking oil

Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,704 miles

n/s/f flexi hose begining to deteriorate

Fail 11 Apr 2012 102,704 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/f flexi hose begining to deteriorate

rear u joint on rear propshaft excessivly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2011 102,442 miles

slight oil leak from o/s swivel pin housing

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 7 Apr 2011 102,399 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 6 Apr 2010 101,508 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 101,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 100,960 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 100,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f flexi brake hose begining to deteriorate

Pass 9 Apr 2008 100,630 miles

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2007 100,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 100,202 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 100,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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C643 ABK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C643 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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C643 ABK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1986.

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