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C904 JGR

1986 Land Rover SWB

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,639 mi
Last recorded170,639 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover SWB152,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC904 JGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 170,639 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play and slight rumble (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 170,091 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 170,091 miles

Central Front Lower Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 168,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 168,105 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 166,894 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 163,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bulkhead slightly corroded

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

Offside Front bulkhead slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 159,494 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 156,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 153,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 150,672 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 146,616 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 1,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 143,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 141,740 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 139,986 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nut missing on crossmember

Pass 26 Feb 2009 137,836 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 137,836 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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C904 JGR is a 1986 Land Rover SWB in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 152,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C904 JGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C904 JGR registered?

C904 JGR is a 1986 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 4 June 1986.

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