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C746 NRM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,333 mi
Last recorded134,333 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC746 NRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 134,333 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

battery box is corroded

rear outrigger / fuel tank support is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2018 134,331 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting main chassis to rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rear axel front tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

battery box is corroded

rear outrigger / fuel tank support is corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 132,602 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 132,595 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 130,420 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 130,419 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brakes applied (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 127,979 miles

n/s and o/s rear chassis leg, [ bump strops ] corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2014 124,824 miles

o/s front anti roll bar bush slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 120,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 119,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,765 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 115,765 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,730 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 111,699 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 106,871 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 106,871 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 102,318 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight leak fron offside front hub seal

Fail 14 Oct 2008 102,307 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight leak fron offside front hub seal

Pass 15 Oct 2007 97,974 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 97,974 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 92,534 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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C746 NRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C746 NRM, 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 C746 NRM registered?

C746 NRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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