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C799 RVV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,275 mi
Last recorded40,275 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC799 RVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 40,275 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,260 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 29,899 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 27,209 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 21,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 18,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 16,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 14,500 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 12,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 10,591 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 8,707 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 6,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 2,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 27,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 21,443 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 21,441 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 8,432 miles

nearside front tyre close to trailing arm and brake hose on full left lock

Pass 8 Sep 2009 3,208 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 3,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 RVV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RVV, 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 C799 RVV?

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What year was C799 RVV registered?

C799 RVV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C799 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C799 RVV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C799 RVV have outstanding finance?

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