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D996 RHF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD996 RHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,247 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,247 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 94,247 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 91,652 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 91,652 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 89,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,400 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 77,839 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 76,576 miles

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

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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D996 RHF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D996 RHF, 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 D996 RHF registered?

D996 RHF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D996 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D996 RHF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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