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C644 HDV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,631 mi
Last recorded34,631 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC644 HDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 34,631 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 34,310 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,300 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 34,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) main shaft moves up and down in box (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 33,001 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,207 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 32,207 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

adv chassis with some corrosion

adv knocking from under column cowling on lock(unable to detect source during test/advise closer inspection).

adv slight play in steering box

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,433 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 31,430 miles

Centre Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,920 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 29,369 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C644 HDV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C644 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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What year was C644 HDV registered?

C644 HDV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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