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D191 WRS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,513 mi
Last recorded161,513 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD191 WRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 161,513 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 161,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 158,438 miles

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

the power steering tensioner pulley was partialy seized at time of test Have oiled it ????

Pass 10 Apr 2006 153,191 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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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D191 WRS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D191 WRS, 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 D191 WRS registered?

D191 WRS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1986.

Is D191 WRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D191 WRS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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