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C816 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,734 mi
Last recorded248,734 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC816 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 248,734 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 248,734 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 248,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 246,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 224,440 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 224,440 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 240,717 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 235,240 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 230,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 227,174 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 227,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 224,140 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 224,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 219,712 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 215,243 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 215,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C816 VUY, 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 C816 VUY registered?

C816 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C816 VUY shows 16 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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