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C789 FAH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,188 mi
Last recorded167,188 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC789 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 167,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 165,565 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 165,563 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2017 165,548 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 165,374 miles

Front prop shaft rear u/j worn

Rear prop shaft rear u/j worn

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 165,373 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect unable to test (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect unable to test (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Front prop shaft rear u/j worn

Centre Rear rear prop shaft u/j worn

Nearside Front inner floor corroded

Offside Front inner floor corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 165,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 164,224 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 163,709 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 163,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 158,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,419 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 154,187 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 147,433 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 140,171 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 140,171 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 131,807 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 125,951 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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C789 FAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C789 FAH, 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 C789 FAH registered?

C789 FAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C789 FAH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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