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C79 JKH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,160 mi
Last recorded62,160 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC79 JKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,160 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to offside lower bulkhead.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 62,160 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to offside lower bulkhead.

Pass 24 May 2017 62,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back exhaust has broken one bracket

Front bonnet broken but is closed in secured position

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,160 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 62,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2013 59,330 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 59,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,770 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,206 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 53,206 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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C79 JKH 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 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 C79 JKH, 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 C79 JKH registered?

C79 JKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C79 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C79 JKH shows 14 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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