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C952 MGA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,325 mi
Last recorded126,325 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC952 MGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 126,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 126,171 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 125,862 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 125,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on rearmost arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative: PRE 1 April 1986

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

light corrosion to some underbody components

vehicle presented has been modified

Pass 20 May 2022 125,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 125,698 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside dipped beam comes on with position lamps

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 125,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective -Unable to inspect (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside dipped beam comes on with position lamps

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 125,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 125,421 miles

o/s head light comes on with side lights

Pass 18 May 2018 124,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 123,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 122,197 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 121,908 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

both front road springs near max went suspenion unloaded

center exhaust bracket brocken - exhaust still scure

engine oil on min.

front brake hoses near limit when suspenion unloaded

front propshaft front universal joint as play

oil filter leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,908 miles

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

both front road springs near max went suspenion unloaded

center exhaust bracket brocken - exhaust still scure

engine oil on min.

front brake hoses near limit when suspenion unloaded

front propshaft front universal joint as play

oil filter leaking

Pass 7 May 2014 119,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both head lamp aims on lower limit

both side repeaters not working

front number plate damaged

hazard switch poor operation

light switch poor operation

nearside door little tight to close

number plate lamp unit as one light out

under side very muddy

Fail 28 Apr 2014 119,807 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2013 119,061 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 117,322 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 114,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 113,521 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,280 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 109,964 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2006 109,964 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 MGA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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