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C986 WEF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,711 mi
Last recorded118,711 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 118,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 19 Dec 2013 113,324 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 112,311 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 May 2009 112,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2008 112,121 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 109,200 miles

n/s outrigger holed

Fail 20 Feb 2007 109,196 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all chassis corroded

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2006 108,070 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 WEF 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 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 C986 WEF, 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 C986 WEF registered?

C986 WEF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1986.

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