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D889 MAG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

136,887 mi
Last recorded136,887 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD889 MAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 136,887 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 136,882 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 136,026 miles

both front wiper blades not clearing screen

dampness on steering box and pump

excessive blue smoke when started cold

lots of welding done and very dirty and under seal

n/s/f and o/s/f track rod ends gaitor split

n/s/f and o/s/f trailing arm bushes cracking inners

o/s/f back plate missing

pin holes n/s/f and o/s?f seat belt

Fail 4 Aug 2008 136,016 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

dampness on steering box and pump

excessive blue smoke when started cold

lots of welding done and very dirty and under seal

n/s/f and o/s/f track rod ends gaitor split

n/s/f and o/s/f trailing arm bushes cracking inners

pin holes n/s/f and o/s?f seat belt

Pass 1 Jun 2007 134,762 miles

same advisories as test no 773918237188

Fail 18 May 2007 134,759 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

drop arm steering joint grease cover not fitted fully

flakey corrosion on all chassis areas

slight oil leek from o/s/f hub-ball assembly

Fail 7 Feb 2007 134,756 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

flakey corrosion on all chassis areas

flakey corrosion on full exhaust system

n/s upper bulk head area corroded and hold

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to sealent covering

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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D889 MAG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D889 MAG, 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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D889 MAG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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