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C799 FFJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,980 mi
Last recorded140,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC799 FFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 140,980 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 139,207 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 139,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 138,818 miles

vehicle has been fully restored from top to bottom everything is all new on the vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2021 138,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 138,721 miles

vehicle restored from top to bottom

Pass 30 Dec 2017 138,626 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 136,046 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 136,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 132,185 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007

Centre Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Lower Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 128,370 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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C799 FFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C799 FFJ, 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

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What year was C799 FFJ registered?

C799 FFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1986.

Is C799 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C799 FFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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