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C818 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,260 mi
Last recorded179,260 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC818 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 179,260 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

signs of corrosion and welding repairs to front floor sections

slight play in all track rod end socket springs

Pass 1 Aug 2009 178,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

age cracking to all tyres

all tyres have some deep cuts

corrosion to front floor pan both sides

fog light switch operation poor

hazard switch operation poor

small stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2008 178,521 miles

see adv 514362828223

Fail 9 Aug 2008 178,512 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to all tyre treads

heavy corrosion to both front floors,need attention soon

Pass 15 Aug 2007 177,287 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 173,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

cuts in tyres

Fail 5 Aug 2006 173,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

slight oil leaks

slight wear on font discs

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 16 Aug 2005 167,833 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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C818 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C818 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C818 VUY registered?

C818 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C818 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C818 VUY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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