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C651 BYM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC651 BYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2011 117,514 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

some heavy corrosion both rear chassis rails

Pass 29 Jun 2010 116,262 miles

both rear tyre side walls perishing slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2009 115,793 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 115,793 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 115,793 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 115,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2007 115,793 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 115,651 miles

throttle cable in poor c ondition

Fail 13 May 2006 115,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

THROTTLE CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

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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C651 BYM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C651 BYM, 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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C651 BYM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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