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C727 OTW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,552 mi
Last recorded147,552 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC727 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 147,552 miles

General light underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 147,126 miles

Oil leak

Underside tetro-sealed.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 146,870 miles

Front and rear springs corroded.

General corrosion to suspension and chassis components/areas.

Off side front hub seal is leaking slightly.

Off side rear shock has a light misting of oil.

Oil leak.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 146,461 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 144,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 144,398 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 144,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 136,199 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 123,074 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 113,090 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 101,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 91,194 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C727 OTW 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 91.7%.

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 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 C727 OTW, 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 C727 OTW registered?

C727 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C727 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C727 OTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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