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C964 JAT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,853 mi
Last recorded104,853 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC964 JAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 104,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 104,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 104,815 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 May 2020 104,733 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 May 2018 104,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 104,729 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 3 May 2016 104,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 104,717 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 104,616 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 28 May 2014 104,616 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 104,420 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 104,420 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 104,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2011 104,293 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2010 103,418 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

nearside front brake disc shield missing

steering box in need of adjustment

two side facing accasional seats in rear

Fail 2 Jul 2010 103,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

nearside front brake disc shield missing

steering box in need of adjustment

two side facing accasional seats in rear

Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 86,410 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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C964 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C964 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 C964 JAT registered?

C964 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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