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C919 ONU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,187 mi
Last recorded147,187 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC919 ONU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 147,187 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 146,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 145,421 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 145,421 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 144,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 143,140 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 142,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 142,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 141,244 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 140,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 138,561 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 137,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 133,997 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 131,440 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 130,291 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 130,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 126,476 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 126,476 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 114,314 miles

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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C919 ONU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C919 ONU, 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 C919 ONU registered?

C919 ONU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1986.

Is C919 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C919 ONU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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