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C885 MBV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,475 mi
Last recorded133,475 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC885 MBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 133,475 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2017 132,301 miles

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 132,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 131,456 miles

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

all body outriggers corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2013 130,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body outriggers corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 127,751 miles

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

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 4 Jun 2010 124,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 119,600 miles

bulkhead corroding

nsr body out rigger corroding

osf tractor joint weaping oil

Pass 10 May 2006 115,221 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 115,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C885 MBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C885 MBV, 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 C885 MBV registered?

C885 MBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C885 MBV safe to buy?

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