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C952 JAT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,004 mi
Last recorded89,004 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC952 JAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 89,004 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,571 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 May 2016 83,077 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 83,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 190,708 miles

both front strut towers corroded

slight play in rear axle balljoint

Pass 2 Apr 2008 182,482 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 182,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 167,838 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 167,823 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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C952 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C952 JAT, 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 C952 JAT registered?

C952 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C952 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C952 JAT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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