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C967 JWL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,354 mi
Last recorded91,354 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC967 JWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,354 miles

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

surface rust on the rear chassis rails

Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,842 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 88,842 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,681 miles

Both rear wheels lock when rotated by hand in a reverse direction.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,802 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 80,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,147 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

surface rust/scale on most of the main chassis.

Pass 6 May 2008 71,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 69,301 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 66,506 miles

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and on metal brake pipes

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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C967 JWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 C967 JWL, 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 C967 JWL registered?

C967 JWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1986.

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