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C671 OFW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,089 mi
Last recorded112,089 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC671 OFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 112,089 miles

under side of vehicle covered with mad unable to check the corrosion properly

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,918 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 111,271 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 110,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,610 miles

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker upright (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2018 110,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 110,384 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 May 2017 110,384 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bottom of bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner door frame corroded

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 110,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,220 miles

bulkhead is corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 110,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,846 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 109,835 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 109,717 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 May 2012 109,712 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

water in N/S/Rear light

Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,192 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 100,839 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 100,243 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 100,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,034 miles

chasis o/s/f is corroded and holed marked with yellow chalk

Pass 20 Apr 2006 94,314 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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C671 OFW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C671 OFW, 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 C671 OFW registered?

C671 OFW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1986.

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