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C824 OAO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,540 mi
Last recorded88,540 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC824 OAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,540 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 88,539 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked x7 (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,269 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 86,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear propshaft rear uj has excessive play

Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,216 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both spheres weaping slightly

front plate cracked and delaminating

Pass 21 May 2008 80,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,843 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 77,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 75,305 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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C824 OAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C824 OAO, 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 C824 OAO registered?

C824 OAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C824 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C824 OAO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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