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C822 KFF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,164 mi
Last recorded149,164 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC822 KFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 149,164 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 146,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 145,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 143,057 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 137,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 136,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 134,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 134,526 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard Light Switch Faulty

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side Repeater Not Working

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 132,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 130,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 129,043 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 129,040 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 124,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 119,129 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 115,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 111,162 miles

Has small corroded hole in drivers side floor .

Oil leak

front hubs leaking oil slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2009 107,917 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 107,244 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 105,517 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 99,512 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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C822 KFF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C822 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C822 KFF?

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What year was C822 KFF registered?

C822 KFF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C822 KFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C822 KFF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C822 KFF have outstanding finance?

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