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C846 ETT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,638 mi
Last recorded108,638 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC846 ETT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,848 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 107,145 miles

Offside and nearside front floor corroded

battery tray corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,231 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 105,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 105,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished -- Replace Soon

Nearside Rear Tyre perished -- Replace Soon

Offside Front Tyre perished -- Replace Soon

Pass 8 Jul 2017 104,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread splitting slightly

Offside Front Tyre tread splitting slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting but ply/cords not visible

Offside Front Tyre splitting but ply/cords not visible

Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 104,346 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 104,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,708 miles

Coolant leak

aux belts loose

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 102,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Coolant leak

aux belts loose

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 102,687 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 102,683 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 102,663 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cross member removed

Fail 7 Nov 2006 102,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cross member removed

some corrosion in rear brake hose ferrule

Pass 7 Sep 2005 102,347 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 102,347 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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C846 ETT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C846 ETT, 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 C846 ETT registered?

C846 ETT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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