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C930 MVL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,968 mi
Last recorded157,968 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC930 MVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 157,968 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 157,362 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 156,891 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

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

Slight oil leak on both tractor balls

Fail 3 Apr 2008 156,891 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil leak.

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

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

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

Slight oil leak on both tractor balls

Pass 19 Mar 2007 155,157 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 155,157 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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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C930 MVL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C930 MVL, 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 C930 MVL registered?

C930 MVL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C930 MVL safe to buy?

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