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C931 OTW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,498 mi
Last recorded105,498 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC931 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,498 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 105,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes both coroded (1.1.11 (c))

all chassis and body/floors corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2020 105,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes both coroded (1.1.11 (c))

all chassis and body/floors corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,123 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 105,122 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 105,044 miles

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

hand parking brake just to standard

Pass 21 Mar 2016 104,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 104,408 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,844 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 103,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,573 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 99,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,649 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 87,395 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,395 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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C931 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C931 OTW, 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 C931 OTW registered?

C931 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C931 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C931 OTW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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