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IIB 7882

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,763 mi
Last recorded209,763 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 7882
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 209,763 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 207,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 207,491 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 204,243 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 205,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 201,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 199,026 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 194,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 192,922 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 192,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 171,105 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 171,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

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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IIB 7882 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 IIB 7882, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIB 7882 registered?

IIB 7882 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is IIB 7882 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIB 7882 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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