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C773 NMB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,922 mi
Last recorded118,922 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC773 NMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,870 miles

Central Rear exhasut corroed and leaking gases

Front wiper blades worn split

Pass 2 Jan 2019 113,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake coming up high.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 113,250 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight hub oil leak at o/s rear

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 May 2016 109,519 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 100,896 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 100,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 99,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 110,485 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 103,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 99,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 91,414 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 90,525 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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C773 NMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C773 NMB, 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 C773 NMB registered?

C773 NMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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