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C798 CRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,759 mi
Last recorded147,759 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC798 CRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 147,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 146,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 144,896 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play partialy siezed (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 143,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 142,041 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount split

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,782 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 139,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,741 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 136,741 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 134,770 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 134,763 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 132,175 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 132,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 127,576 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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C798 CRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C798 CRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C798 CRU?

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What year was C798 CRU registered?

C798 CRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C798 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C798 CRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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