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C826 GYA

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC826 GYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,741 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyre slightly perished sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre slightly perishing to sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,368 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres perishing on walls, not yet excessive.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,203 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 69,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 67,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 66,861 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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C826 GYA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C826 GYA, 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 C826 GYA registered?

C826 GYA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C826 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C826 GYA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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