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C80 JOA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC80 JOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded no tow bar fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2009 97,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 97,204 miles

o s f seatbelt light damage

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

slight play o s f tractor housing

steering box damp

wipers dont work on high speed

Fail 28 Oct 2008 97,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 97,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n s r bump stop missing

o s f tyre heavily split

o s r wheel rim heavily corroded

slight fraying o s f seatbelt

slight play o s f tractor housing

steering box damp

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipe

wipers dont work on fast speed

Pass 1 May 2007 97,192 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 97,192 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 96,210 miles

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

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

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

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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C80 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C80 JOA, 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 C80 JOA registered?

C80 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C80 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C80 JOA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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