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C832 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

336,632 mi
Last recorded336,632 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC832 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 336,632 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 336,632 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 336,623 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 336,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 331,632 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 324,746 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 324,746 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 318,628 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 306,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 304,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 304,195 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C832 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C832 CTR, 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 C832 CTR registered?

C832 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C832 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C832 CTR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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