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C877 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,049 mi
Last recorded41,049 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC877 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 41,049 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 40,782 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 40,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 40,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,702 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,841 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,526 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 36,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,212 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,344 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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C877 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C877 CTR, 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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How do I check the history of C877 CTR?

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What year was C877 CTR registered?

C877 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C877 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C877 CTR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C877 CTR have outstanding finance?

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