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C986 BWR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,175 mi
Last recorded141,175 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC986 BWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2009 141,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades worn

offside rear brake noisy (metal to metal?)

rear reg:plate lamp only showing 50% light

unable to open rear door - rear compartment interior inspection visual only,from front.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 139,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 139,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 137,558 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank vary rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2007 137,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank vary rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2006 135,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battary box corroded through

front reg:plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2006 135,833 miles

battary box corroded through

front reg:plate cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2005 133,566 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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C986 BWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C986 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C986 BWR registered?

C986 BWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C986 BWR safe to buy?

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