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D898 FVG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD898 FVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 126,013 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion servo area corroding (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on limit (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step corroding (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 126,004 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion servo area corroding (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on limit (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step corroding (6.1.B.2)

exhaust emissions high

Pass 18 Aug 2015 124,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nearside rear body mounting but meets MOT criteria

engine oil leak

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 31 Jul 2015 124,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside rear body mountings corroded x2

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,234 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 116,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 113,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 110,290 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 110,290 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 107,128 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

slight leak steering box

slight lift drop arm ball joint

slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 100,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 98,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 95,121 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

corrosion around offside rear bumpstop

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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D898 FVG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D898 FVG, 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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D898 FVG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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