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C817 FFJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,630 mi
Last recorded46,630 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC817 FFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,630 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both front hubs damp

centre exhoust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

fronty number plate slightly damaged and discoulered

nearside wing mirror housing damaged

offside front hub nut cap missing

rear number plate slightly discoulered

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four coil springs corroded

both front hubs damp

centre exhoust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

fronty number plate slightly damaged and discoulered

nearside wing mirror housing damaged

offside front hub nut cap missing

rear number plate slightly discoulered

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,528 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes shows signs of corrosion

chassis shows signs of corrosion

front and rear coil springs corroded

front hubs shows signms of oil leaks

front number plate cracked

front steering joints dust covers split

offside rear hub slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 46,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear hub slight oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes shows signs of corrosion

chassis shows signs of corrosion

front and rear coil springs corroded

front hubs shows signms of oil leaks

front number plate cracked

front steering joints dust covers split

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,434 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 46,404 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,968 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 45,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 45,715 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 45,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

surface corrosion to all chassis members

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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C817 FFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C817 FFJ, 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 C817 FFJ registered?

C817 FFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1986.

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