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C670 MDS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,733 mi
Last recorded31,733 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 31,733 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 30,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 29,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 27,587 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,191 miles

N/S rear cross member corroded

O/S rear cross member corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 26,191 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

N/S rear cross member corroded

O/S rear cross member corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 26,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,113 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 25,759 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 25,759 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,594 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,289 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,242 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,759 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,018 miles

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 MDS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDS, 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 MDS registered?

C670 MDS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1986.

Is C670 MDS safe to buy?

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