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C766 BUW

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

232,433 mi
Last recorded232,433 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC766 BUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 232,433 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 229,883 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 228,239 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 222,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

slight leak nearside and offside front hub seals

Pass 14 Aug 2019 219,303 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 213,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 210,111 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 203,630 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 203,630 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 200,052 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 200,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 195,703 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 187,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 178,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 171,892 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 164,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 164,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 164,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 163,075 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front hubs slightly leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2006 163,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both front hubs slight leak

fuel pipes rusty front to rear

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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C766 BUW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C766 BUW, 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 C766 BUW registered?

C766 BUW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1986.

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