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C867 AFX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,047 mi
Last recorded121,047 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC867 AFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,047 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 120,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,076 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 119,802 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 119,802 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 119,509 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 119,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front hub seals slight ly leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2011 116,518 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 116,518 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 116,206 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 116,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 115,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 115,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 114,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 112,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 110,018 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 110,018 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C867 AFX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C867 AFX, 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 C867 AFX registered?

C867 AFX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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