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C846 GBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,936 mi
Last recorded192,936 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC846 GBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 192,936 miles

A frame ball joint split pin not locked over

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box,rear diff,power steering pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine breather fouling front propshaft

Fail 3 Sep 2019 192,876 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front and rear indicators come on with operation of one side indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nuts on rod loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible placed behind wipers blades (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

A frame ball joint split pin not locked over

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box,rear diff,power steering pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine breather fouling front propshaft

Pass 1 Sep 2018 184,441 miles

Nearside wiper blade not parking fully in the correct position but not affect view of the road

Fail 1 Sep 2018 184,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside wiper blade not parking fully in the correct position but not affect view of the road

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 179,379 miles

interior door cards missing

various securing bolts missing from front of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2017 179,339 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short wire from battery box rubbing on exhaust (1.9.2b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped and across the bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure under vehicle on chassis near drivers foot well (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure wiring across rear cross member (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

interior door cards missing

various securing bolts missing from front of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2012 177,949 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake linkage partialy siezed

Fail 10 Sep 2011 174,658 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 174,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 171,222 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 171,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 170,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 170,879 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel leak from fuel lift pump on engine

power steering box output seal leaking badly

Pass 16 Oct 2008 168,951 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 168,951 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 167,232 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 167,231 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 167,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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 GBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C846 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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C846 GBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1986.

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