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C98 WBJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

215,086 mi
Last recorded215,086 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC98 WBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 215,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 210,730 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 205,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 197,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 192,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 190,352 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 190,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 189,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 189,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 188,756 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 183,652 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 175,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 165,709 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 157,646 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 150,656 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 150,646 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 145,772 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 141,419 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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C98 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C98 WBJ, 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 C98 WBJ registered?

C98 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C98 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C98 WBJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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