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C670 HGP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,755 mi
Last recorded153,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC670 HGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 153,755 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front (hub seal leaking)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 153,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 153,750 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 153,278 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

SEAT BELTS FLUFFED AND SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 7 Jun 2024 153,275 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NR SHOCK ABSORBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTRIGGER CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

SEAT BELTS FLUFFED AND SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 19 May 2023 152,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2023 152,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 152,491 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 2 Jun 2021 151,507 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 150,985 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 150,057 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 147,287 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 141,320 miles

Nearside Rear shock leaking

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 128,378 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 122,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 117,068 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 111,817 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 111,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 103,455 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 103,455 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 103,208 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2011 103,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 91,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 May 2010 90,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 81,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 75,192 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 69,575 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 66,055 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 66,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.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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C670 HGP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C670 HGP, 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 C670 HGP registered?

C670 HGP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 1986.

Is C670 HGP safe to buy?

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