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C812 KVL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,612 mi
Last recorded160,612 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC812 KVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 160,612 miles

Ne shocks and tyres fitted

Surface rust to chassis areas

Fail 17 Sep 2016 160,612 miles

Ne shocks and tyres fitted

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replaced bulb and made good earth contact (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced blade old unit split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Replaced bulb and made good bad earth contact (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced blade old unit split (8.2.2)

Surface rust to chassis areas

Pass 11 Oct 2014 160,586 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 17 Oct 2013 160,530 miles

Rear shocks a bit soft recommend replace .

Pass 5 Sep 2012 160,162 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 160,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 160,106 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 5 Mar 2011 158,451 miles

corrosion on the front and rear floors

Pass 4 Mar 2010 152,931 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 152,929 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 148,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 143,445 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 138,594 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 138,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 132,933 miles

nearsude front tyre worn and perished

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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C812 KVL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C812 KVL, 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 C812 KVL registered?

C812 KVL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C812 KVL safe to buy?

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