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C786 WCG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,475 mi
Last recorded52,475 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC786 WCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 52,475 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracked perished

o/s/r tyre cracked perished

play in steering box shaft

weak pattern on o/s headlight

Fail 18 Apr 2015 52,469 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering damper locknut not locked

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,445 miles

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

Offside tyre perished

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,438 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2009 52,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 52,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 52,136 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,136 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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C786 WCG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C786 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 C786 WCG registered?

C786 WCG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1986.

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