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C928 COT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,471 mi
Last recorded91,471 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC928 COT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,471 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,272 miles

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

corrosion to offside front floor pan

steerng box slight weep of oil

Fail 2 Oct 2013 90,272 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

corrosion to offside front floor pan

steerng box slight weep of oil

Fail 25 Jul 2013 90,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

corrosion to offside floor pan

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,643 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 88,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 87,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,248 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 86,240 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 86,045 miles

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

nearside and offside swivel hubs have slight leak of fluid

nearside rear brake back plate damp could be a sign of wheel cylinder leak

Fail 12 Oct 2007 86,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside swivel hubs have slight leak of fluid

nearside rear brake back plate damp could be a sign of wheel cylinder leak

Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,398 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 85,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

brake pipes corroding

front hub seals leaking

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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C928 COT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C928 COT, 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 C928 COT registered?

C928 COT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 1986.

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