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C715 MNT

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

142,984 mi
Last recorded142,984 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC715 MNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 142,984 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 142,984 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 142,984 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 142,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 142,984 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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C715 MNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C715 MNT, 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 C715 MNT registered?

C715 MNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C715 MNT safe to buy?

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