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C70 JOA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,702 mi
Last recorded95,702 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 JOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,507 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 77,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,446 miles

Brake pedal cover slightly wearing smooth.

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

Offside front door mirrior has a slight crack.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,375 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,375 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,099 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,025 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 58,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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C70 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 C70 JOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C70 JOA?

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What year was C70 JOA registered?

C70 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C70 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C70 JOA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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