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C977 YFX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

173,566 mi
Last recorded173,566 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC977 YFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 173,566 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Rear Crossmember (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 173,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 173,122 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 173,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 172,243 miles

Central forward chassis cross member corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear play in differential pinion shaft bearing

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle chassis showing general signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2021 172,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective edges too close to characters (0.1 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) ~120mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central forward chassis cross member corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear play in differential pinion shaft bearing

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle chassis showing general signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 170,397 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting rusted out

Fail 21 Jan 2020 170,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning Belts loose (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting rusted out

Pass 5 Feb 2019 167,575 miles

both nearside tyres have cuts to the side walls but not deep enough to reach the cords

chassis is showing signs of surface corrosion

exhaust is starting to corrode

front and rear indicator lenses are starting to deteriorate

metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear body mountings from chassis are corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2019 167,575 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessively worn prop shaft joint (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both nearside tyres have cuts to the side walls but not deep enough to reach the cords

chassis is showing signs of surface corrosion

exhaust is starting to corrode

front and rear indicator lenses are starting to deteriorate

metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear body mountings from chassis are corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2018 164,226 miles

rear body mountings from chassis are corroding

rear indicator lens are starting to deteriorate

rear tyres are showing wear on the inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 164,226 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear body mountings from chassis are corroding

rear indicator lens are starting to deteriorate

rear tyres are showing wear on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 161,016 miles

offside rear body mounting from chassis is corroding

rear indicator lens are starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Jan 2017 161,016 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear body mounting from chassis is corroding

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

rear indicator lens are starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Feb 2016 158,491 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 9 Feb 2016 158,491 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2015 155,712 miles

Power steering pump damp

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 155,702 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pump damp

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,254 miles

Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded

Steering box and pump damp

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

nearside front out-rigger corroded just outside of a prescribed area

play in drop arm

slight play in rear shock absorber upper bushes

Fail 17 Jan 2013 76,564 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

nearside front out-rigger corroded just outside of a prescribed area

play in drop arm

slight play in rear shock absorber upper bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,455 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Injector pump damp

Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded

Power steering pump damp

Rear chassis/bumper area corroded not within a prescribed area

Slight play in rear shock absorber upper mountings

Steering drop arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 71,057 miles

Long travel at handbrake lever

Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded not within a prescribed area

Rear body mounting brackets corroded

Rear chassis cross member corroded not within a prescribed area

Slight play in rear shock absorber upper mountings

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 26 Jan 2011 71,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Long travel at handbrake lever

Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded not within a prescribed area

Rear body mounting brackets corroded

Rear chassis cross member corroded not within a prescribed area

Slight play in rear shock absorber upper mountings

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,002 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,072 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 67,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,175 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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C977 YFX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 C977 YFX, 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 C977 YFX registered?

C977 YFX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1986.

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