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C843 GBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,275 mi
Last recorded136,275 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC843 GBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 136,275 miles

Oil leak

Steering idler has slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2012 136,275 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering idler has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2008 129,497 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 129,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 122,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 15 Oct 2007 122,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Oct 2006 115,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 115,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 109,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bump stops missing

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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C843 GBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C843 GBW, 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 C843 GBW registered?

C843 GBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C843 GBW safe to buy?

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