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C718 RFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

227,956 mi
Last recorded227,956 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC718 RFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 227,956 miles

front brake discs are corroded

oil leak

rear rubber exhaust mounts are worn / split

rear shock absorber rubbers are perished/ worn

Fail 3 Aug 2021 227,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended will not come out (7.1.2 (c))

front brake discs are corroded

oil leak

rear rubber exhaust mounts are worn / split

rear shock absorber rubbers are perished/ worn

Pass 19 Jul 2019 219,897 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 216,075 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

park brake travel high

Pass 7 Jul 2017 213,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 206,544 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 15 May 2015 204,422 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 197,599 miles

vehicle chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2011 194,166 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 190,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 187,328 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 187,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 184,388 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake servo housing starting to corrode

cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall, not to cords

Fail 25 Sep 2008 184,388 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake servo housing starting to corrode

cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall, not to cords

Pass 12 Sep 2007 183,719 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 183,719 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front hub seals leaking oil

Fail 4 Jul 2006 183,719 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front swivel joints show signs of slight leakage

power steering reservoir insecure

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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C718 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C718 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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What year was C718 RFE registered?

C718 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C718 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C718 RFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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