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C742 JFC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC742 JFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 131,624 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 131,624 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 127,732 miles

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

oil leak in or near transfer box

Fail 13 Dec 2013 127,732 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

oil leak in or near transfer box

Pass 27 Jan 2013 122,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 27 Jan 2013 122,365 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 121,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 118,875 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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C742 JFC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C742 JFC, 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 C742 JFC registered?

C742 JFC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C742 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C742 JFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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