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D398 FYH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,271 mi
Last recorded90,271 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 FYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 90,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,271 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 90,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

body poor

front and rear road springs rusty

nearside dip beam on min leavel

offside dip beam on upper leavel

rear crossmember rusty tow bar fitted

steering heavey recomend steering box adjustment might help

Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,007 miles

body poor

front and rear road springs rusty

nearside dip beam on min leavel

offside dip beam on upper leavel

rear crossmember rusty tow bar fitted

steering heavey recomend steering box adjustment might help

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,423 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,423 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,398 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,730 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 84,938 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2009 84,935 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 84,217 miles

off side front swival damp

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

horn intermitent

near side front swival damp

near side rear back plate damp

tinted windows

Fail 24 Apr 2008 84,206 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

horn intermitent

near side front swival damp

near side rear back plate damp

tinted windows

off side front swival damp

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,494 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,465 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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D398 FYH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D398 FYH, 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 D398 FYH registered?

D398 FYH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1986.

Is D398 FYH safe to buy?

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