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C706 PRN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

13,867 mi
Last recorded13,867 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC706 PRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 13,867 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 13,865 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 13,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 12,471 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 11,720 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 10,346 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 8,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 8,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 6,113 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 6,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 150 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 151,864 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 151,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 151,618 miles

nearside front brake sheild insucure

Pass 5 Nov 2011 151,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 151,069 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 151,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 150,488 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,991 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 149,558 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 147,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C706 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C706 PRN, 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 C706 PRN registered?

C706 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C706 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C706 PRN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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