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C791 WCG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

257,710 mi
Last recorded257,710 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC791 WCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 257,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 257,382 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 253,910 miles

Clutch pedal rubber loose

Fail 7 Aug 2024 253,910 miles

Direction indicator not working All on hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 253,094 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2022 252,026 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 252,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 251,975 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bulkhead corroded offside and nearside top

Pass 19 Jul 2018 251,591 miles

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside top of bulkhead corroded not exccesive

Fail 19 Jul 2018 251,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside top of bulkhead corroded not exccesive

Pass 21 Jul 2017 250,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 248,579 miles

slight corrosion top section of bulkhead

vehicle emits light grey smoke when under load

Pass 20 Jul 2015 242,660 miles

exhaust emits light grey smoke when under load

light corrosion to the nearside of bulkhead

Pass 25 Jul 2014 235,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 226,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 217,813 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 208,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 201,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 191,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 183,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 174,098 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 165,590 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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C791 WCG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C791 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 C791 WCG registered?

C791 WCG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C791 WCG safe to buy?

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