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C960 JAT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,185 mi
Last recorded105,185 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC960 JAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 104,872 miles

Near side swivel hub leaking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2012 104,284 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f floor excessively corroded and holed

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

slight leak from n/s swivel hub

Pass 21 May 2011 103,853 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 103,467 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2009 102,345 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 102,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,736 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 101,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 101,288 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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C960 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C960 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 C960 JAT registered?

C960 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C960 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C960 JAT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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