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C783 WCG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC783 WCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,654 miles

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 7 Jul 2007 127,789 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

slight play in both front control arm ball joints

Fail 22 Dec 2006 127,681 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Front propellor shaft sliding joint gaiter split

Nearside rear axle bump stop loose

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C783 WCG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C783 WCG, 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 C783 WCG registered?

C783 WCG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C783 WCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C783 WCG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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