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C837 MCA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,217 mi
Last recorded76,217 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC837 MCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 76,217 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,120 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 76,120 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,321 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both radius arms bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush A frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 75,321 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both radius arms bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush A frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,385 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

nearside inside door handle loose

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

slight power steering leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

nearside inside door handle loose

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

slight power steering leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,338 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 73,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 73,241 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 71,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 68,955 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 68,955 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 155,500 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 155,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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C837 MCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C837 MCA, 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 C837 MCA registered?

C837 MCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C837 MCA safe to buy?

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