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C849 RMY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,032 mi
Last recorded152,032 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC849 RMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 152,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 151,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 151,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 151,836 miles

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 151,326 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 151,314 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 150,807 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 150,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 149,811 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 149,794 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 148,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 148,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 146,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 142,729 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 140,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 136,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 132,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 130,936 miles

Possible slight roughness in offside front wheel bearings.

Rear chassis crossmember corroding.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Very slight play in naerside front top swivel.

Fail 12 May 2009 130,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Possible slight roughness in offside front wheel bearings.

Rear chassis crossmember corroding.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Very slight play in naerside front top swivel.

Pass 14 May 2008 128,966 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 128,966 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 126,740 miles

Nearside rear axle brake pipe starting to corrode.

Offside rear door shut corroding near seat belt mounting point.

Slight play in front suspension radius arm bushes.

Slight to moderate play in offside front top swivel.

Very slight play in offside rear and nearside rear damper top bushes.

Pass 23 May 2006 122,694 miles

Offside front damper turret corroding.

Slight play in offside front swivel.

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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C849 RMY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C849 RMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C849 RMY registered?

C849 RMY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C849 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C849 RMY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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