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C945 RFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,051 mi
Last recorded104,051 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 RFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 104,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,707 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 103,521 miles

chassis surface rust

Pass 1 Nov 2017 103,128 miles

chassis rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2017 103,128 miles

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

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

chassis rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,646 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 102,653 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 102,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,555 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 101,542 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2013 100,928 miles

o-s-f tyre has slight separation of the tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 26 Oct 2013 100,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o-s-f tyre has slight separation of the tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Oct 2012 100,146 miles

rear brakes imbalanced, less effort from nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Oct 2012 100,138 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes imbalanced, less effort from nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Nov 2011 99,358 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 99,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 97,314 miles

headlamp switch sticky

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,940 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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C945 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C945 RFE, 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 C945 RFE registered?

C945 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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