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C850 GOF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,851 mi
Last recorded40,851 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC850 GOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 40,851 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion underneath

Fail 20 Jun 2024 40,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure top 2 bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame onto rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

vehicle underside has slight corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,475 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 37,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,951 miles

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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C850 GOF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C850 GOF, 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 C850 GOF registered?

C850 GOF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is C850 GOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C850 GOF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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