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C988 PRN

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,012 mi
Last recorded50,012 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 PRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,819 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,932 miles

main beam switch intermittant brake pipes at rear all slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,839 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,890 miles

rear diff bush worn front arms worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,039 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,820 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,671 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 11,388 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C988 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C988 PRN, 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 C988 PRN registered?

C988 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C988 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C988 PRN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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