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C984 BWR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,501 mi
Last recorded102,501 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC984 BWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel hub covered in grease

Offside Front swivel hub covered in grease

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 21 Dec 2009 100,022 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 99,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,249 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2007 97,206 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2007 93,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f beam high adjusted.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 91,959 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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C984 BWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C984 BWR, 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 C984 BWR registered?

C984 BWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1986.

Is C984 BWR safe to buy?

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