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C831 SJK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,829 mi
Last recorded56,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC831 SJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,829 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,715 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 56,548 miles

Front registration plate deterioating

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,548 miles

Front registration plate deterioating

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,249 miles

Front reg plate deterioating

Metal brake pipes deterioating

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,904 miles

Front registration plate deterioating

O/S Rear metal brake pipe deterioating

Rear shock absorber top bushes deterioating

Slight oil leak from front swivel balls

Some slight damage to o/s front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,550 miles

slight leak from steering box.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,016 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very slight leak at steering box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,470 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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C831 SJK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C831 SJK, 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 C831 SJK?

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What year was C831 SJK registered?

C831 SJK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C831 SJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C831 SJK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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