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C711 NJX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

285,458 mi
Last recorded285,458 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC711 NJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 285,458 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 284,472 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 283,238 miles

light switch and fog light switch worn

o/s/f seat belt in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2014 283,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light switch and fog light switch worn

o/s/f seat belt in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2013 282,070 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 282,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 280,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 278,620 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 277,279 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 277,279 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 273,115 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 273,111 miles

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

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

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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C711 NJX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 C711 NJX, 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

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What year was C711 NJX registered?

C711 NJX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is C711 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C711 NJX 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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