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C927 THC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,046 mi
Last recorded85,046 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC927 THC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,046 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,528 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,703 miles

slight damage to both front seatbelts

Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 110,377 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 110,377 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 106,934 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 106,934 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty

n/s/f indicator fading

o/s/f headlight poor

rear number plate poor condition

vehicle underside is corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2005 104,676 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 104,654 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Fog light switch sticky

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

surface rust on whole chassis

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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C927 THC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C927 THC, 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 C927 THC registered?

C927 THC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C927 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C927 THC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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