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C881 NCA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,024 mi
Last recorded127,024 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC881 NCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 127,024 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 126,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 125,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer arch loose

Offside Front inner arch corroded

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif leaking rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 125,753 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear side of chassie (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear trailing arm maunt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer arch loose

Offside Front inner arch corroded

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif leaking rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 124,880 miles

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

vehicle has signs of corrosion on under body

Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 117,112 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 114,653 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 114,468 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,935 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery box heavily corroded and holed.

offside rear chassis heavily corroded under bump stop.

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 9 Dec 2013 113,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery box heavily corroded and holed.

offside rear chassis heavily corroded under bump stop.

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 22 Nov 2012 113,066 miles

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

engine slightly smokey

n/s floor holed not within 30cm of body mountings

Pass 6 Dec 2011 112,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 110,793 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 110,793 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 104,690 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 104,690 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 102,642 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 102,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 100,781 miles

slight oil leak from o/s/f ball swivel .

Pass 24 Oct 2006 98,742 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 91,550 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 97,548 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C881 NCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C881 NCA, 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 C881 NCA registered?

C881 NCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C881 NCA safe to buy?

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