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C716 RFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,003 mi
Last recorded105,003 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC716 RFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 105,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush play in new bushes on front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush play in new bushes on front arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub slight oil leak

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 104,950 miles

Direction indicators not working not flashing (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling front spring in lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush play in new bushes on front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush play in new bushes on front arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub slight oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front propshaft nearly at its full exent on the sliding joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 76,912 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drag link end loose Locking bolt loose (2.2.B.1d)

Emissions not tested Tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Dull and slow (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering swivel joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Flex to caliper (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing Brake pad pin (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose Both caliper bolts loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Dull and slow (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering swivel joint (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box missing (7.1.2)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft rear UJ bolts loose

N/s/r brake pads contaminated by oil

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front propshaft nearly at its full exent on the sliding joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,206 miles

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

signs of brake calipers rubbing on disc nut not at time of test

signs of offside front wheel rubbing on suspension arm in lock but not in test

Fail 2 Dec 2014 51,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

signs of brake calipers rubbing on disc nut not at time of test

signs of offside front wheel rubbing on suspension arm in lock but not in test

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,693 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 31,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 31,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

customer advised nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,473 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTRIGGER CORRODED.

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY.

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCKER BUSHES WORN SLIGHTLY.

POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AROUND FUEL LIFT PUMP.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,374 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 26,368 miles

Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C716 RFE 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 50%.

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 C716 RFE, 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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C716 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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