MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,586 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both head light beam image reduced
coolant leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both 'A' pillars corroded but the doors open and close securely
modified suspension fitted
oversize tyres fitted, slightly protruding the wheel arches
Front Registration plate missing in windscreen (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger very heavily corroded holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play most forward joint before dampener (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure only attached with a single fixing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded and non standard (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wax oil protective coating needs to be redone (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
battery flat
no bonnet stay
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced most, and floor supports are supported . (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened non standard suspension all round (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed very corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front seats are non standard and are only secured by front fixings. although secure i would recommend that further fixings are used.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all non standard tyres and wheels fitted ()
parking brake only just met the requirements
welding and repairs have been heavily wax oiled
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear hub oil seal seaping
rear chassis in tatty condition but has no excessive corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear hub oil seal seaping
rear chassis in tatty condition but has no excessive corrosion
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C86 WRY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc 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 C86 WRY, 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 C86 WRY registered?
C86 WRY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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