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C820 KFF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC820 KFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,969 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front swivel housing seals damp

Fail 3 Feb 2020 83,969 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front swivel housing seals damp

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,809 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,698 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 83,698 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 83,580 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 82,551 miles

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

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

offside front hub seal wet

power steering pipe wet

rear diff oil sael wet

Pass 16 Nov 2013 80,972 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,558 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2011 79,762 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 185,942 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 183,891 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 181,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 180,766 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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C820 KFF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C820 KFF, 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 C820 KFF registered?

C820 KFF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C820 KFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C820 KFF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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