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C881 RFG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

175,158 mi
Last recorded175,158 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC881 RFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 175,158 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 175,109 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 175,046 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 174,763 miles

Offside Lower section of door corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 174,528 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 174,175 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 174,104 miles

Dirty test conditions

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 174,033 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint damp

Offside Front tractor joint damp

Pass 21 Apr 2016 173,952 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general patches of age related underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre has some perishing

vehicle has been prepared for off road use

Pass 20 Apr 2015 173,781 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 173,779 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 173,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 171,694 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 170,564 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 170,135 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 169,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 168,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 167,405 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 165,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 159,500 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 159,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 RFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RFG, 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 RFG registered?

C881 RFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is C881 RFG safe to buy?

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