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C913 NMB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,656 mi
Last recorded57,656 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC913 NMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,656 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,423 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 54,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 50,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 47,186 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,762 miles

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2012 38,820 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,798 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 35,798 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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C913 NMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C913 NMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C913 NMB registered?

C913 NMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C913 NMB safe to buy?

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