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C794 PUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,253 mi
Last recorded218,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC794 PUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 218,253 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front dipped beam bulbs are dim

both front seat belts are frayed

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

oil leak

slight play in nearside front swivel pin bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2013 218,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front dipped beam bulbs are dim

both front seat belts are frayed

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

oil leak

slight play in nearside front swivel pin bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 217,018 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 214,992 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 214,992 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2010 213,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 210,909 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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C794 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C794 PUJ, 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 C794 PUJ registered?

C794 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C794 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C794 PUJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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