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C947 MNT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,678 mi
Last recorded145,678 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 MNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 145,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 142,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal and accelerator pedal missing

front bumper corroded

front number plate secured by tape

nearside front chassis rail slightly damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 140,700 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

offside front floor holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

oil leak around engine

Pass 23 Nov 2011 139,445 miles

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine and gearbox

rear differential leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2011 139,415 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine and gearbox

rear differential leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2010 134,177 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front side light cracked

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 128,626 miles

both rear mud guard brackets slightly corroded

nearside front side light lens slightly damaged

nearside front wing slightly damaged

rear axel brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 128,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 125,027 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 125,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 121,566 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 121,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s/f swivel hub seal leaking

o/s/f wheel rim dented slightly

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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C947 MNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 C947 MNT, 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 C947 MNT registered?

C947 MNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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