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C688 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,228 mi
Last recorded79,228 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC688 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,228 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,036 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,036 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 70,932 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,014 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,008 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 58,641 miles

both front brake discs corroding

both front wiperblades splitting but still clear screen, advise replacement

both rear brake pipes across rear axle corroding not deemed excessive

front to rear brake pipe corroding not deemed excessive

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting, no inner construction showing at time of test but advise replacement

Pass 25 May 2012 57,919 miles

Both off side and near side front ball hubs weeping oil

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some play in both front seat backs

Some play in steering joints

Fail 10 May 2012 57,918 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Near side and off side front ball hubs weeping oil

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Please note brake meter readings entered as 0 as unable to carry out brake test.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some play in near side and off side front seat backs

Some play in steering

Rear prop shaft u/j joint excessivly worn and in danger of becomming detached from vehicle. Yolk may also be damaged.**Would strongly advise against driving vehicle in this condition**

Pass 27 May 2011 56,034 miles

rear brake pipes across rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 26 May 2011 56,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear brake pipes across rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no visible tell tale for indicators, audible is acceptable

Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,079 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no visible tell-tale for indicators, audible tell-tale acceptable.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,284 miles

no visible tell-tale for direction indicators

Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,657 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,144 miles

n/s/f tractor seal slightly damp

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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C688 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C688 SRB, 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 C688 SRB registered?

C688 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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