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C647 GTG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,310 mi
Last recorded75,310 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC647 GTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,310 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,937 miles

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,886 miles

car been standing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,872 miles

advise car been standing light crossion chasie

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,810 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION ALL CORRODED

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,806 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s side (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out-reg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION ALL CORRODED

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,787 miles

Centre Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,787 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,690 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION ALL CORRODED

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 74,689 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION ALL CORRODED

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,293 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,007 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,824 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,824 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,626 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 72,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise front brakes maximum allowable imbalance

Fail 14 Aug 2007 72,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 71,331 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 71,331 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C647 GTG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc 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 C647 GTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C647 GTG registered?

C647 GTG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1986.

Is C647 GTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C647 GTG 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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