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C71 MEJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18 mi
Last recorded18 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC71 MEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2022 18 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges along bulkhead/wing in engine bay. Speedometer/dash insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger at body/roll cage mounting weak/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at axle A frame weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at "Hockey stick" mounting opoint weak/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at axle A frame weak/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis at rear axle A frame mounting points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has multiple repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 161,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both floor pans corroded

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 161,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front floor pans corroded

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 158,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both floor pans corroded

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 155,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Foot Well Corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Front And Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 155,106 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both Sides. (5.2.3 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Foot Well Corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Front And Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 154,248 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 154,188 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 153,794 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 152,735 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 152,243 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 150,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 149,677 miles

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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C71 MEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C71 MEJ, 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 C71 MEJ registered?

C71 MEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1986.

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