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C677 CRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,098 mi
Last recorded108,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC677 CRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 108,098 miles

Handbrake binding slightly

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 108,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 108,019 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 108,019 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,562 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal slight leak

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 24 Aug 2015 107,063 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 107,063 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 105,805 miles

sign of slight oil leak on n/s/rear wheel hub

Fail 26 Oct 2012 105,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sign of slight oil leak on n/s/rear wheel hub

Pass 6 Sep 2011 105,195 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 105,195 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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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C677 CRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C677 CRU, 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 C677 CRU registered?

C677 CRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C677 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C677 CRU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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