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C852 AHN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,832 mi
Last recorded186,832 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC852 AHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 186,832 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 186,820 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 184,879 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2012 182,995 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 177,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 173,270 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 168,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 168,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 163,478 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 156,305 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 156,305 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2006 142,863 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 142,776 miles

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

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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C852 AHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C852 AHN, 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 C852 AHN registered?

C852 AHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C852 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C852 AHN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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