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D626 PAT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,325 mi
Last recorded102,325 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD626 PAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,325 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 Nov 2012 102,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 29 Oct 2012 102,325 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 102,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 Apr 2011 101,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 101,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 99,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 99,151 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 97,209 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 22 Dec 2006 95,143 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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D626 PAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D626 PAT, 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 D626 PAT registered?

D626 PAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1986.

Is D626 PAT safe to buy?

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