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C816 SJK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,011 mi
Last recorded142,011 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC816 SJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 142,011 miles

steering box weeping oil

Fail 6 Dec 2022 141,999 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

steering box weeping oil

Pass 9 Dec 2021 139,880 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 134,076 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fog lamp tell tail not working

gear box oil weep

small corrosion rear cross member off side

Fail 29 Nov 2019 134,011 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer jet not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fog lamp tell tail not working

gear box oil weep

small corrosion rear cross member off side

Pass 29 Nov 2018 132,145 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 132,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 126,978 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 126,835 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,258 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 120,275 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 114,564 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 114,564 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,964 miles

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

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion to chassis rails

dampness around steering box but not leaking at time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2011 110,833 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion to chassis rails

dampness around steering box but not leaking at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,446 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 101,447 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 95,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 95,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 90,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 90,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,616 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 82,208 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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C816 SJK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C816 SJK, 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 C816 SJK registered?

C816 SJK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C816 SJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C816 SJK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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