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C756 PRR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,704 mi
Last recorded79,704 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC756 PRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 79,704 miles

bulk head corroded in places

number plate lamp damaged

rear a frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

vehicle has been freshly undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,442 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 76,477 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 74,727 miles

two points on chassis require welding not within prescribed area

Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,132 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear axles missing one bump stop each

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,795 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 22 Dec 2005 73,405 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 73,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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C756 PRR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C756 PRR, 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 C756 PRR registered?

C756 PRR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C756 PRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C756 PRR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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