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IIG 9834

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,472 mi
Last recorded11,472 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 9834
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 11,472 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 11,437 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead and floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area for steering column mounting at the bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber cone corroded and broken free (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 10,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Cross member corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test Tow bar has been removed prior to test. Chassis repair would be required before refitting tow bar. ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 10,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Cross member corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test Tow bar has been removed prior to test. Chassis repair would be required before refitting tow bar. ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 10,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear chassis cross member corroded outside any prescribed areas

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 10,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking water trap (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear chassis cross member corroded outside any prescribed areas

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 9,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel separator stained black (Possible leak)

Rear Chassis cross-member corroded outside any prescribed area

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 9,360 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Fuel separator stained black (Possible leak)

Rear Chassis cross-member corroded outside any prescribed area

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 8,146 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis crossmember corroded outside any prescribed areas

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 30 Sep 2015 8,146 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative No lights working (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Diesel water trap stained. Possible leak

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis crossmember corroded outside any prescribed areas

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 23 Oct 2014 6,726 miles

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

Rear cross-member corroded outside any prescribed areas

Fail 23 Oct 2014 6,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear cross-member corroded outside any prescribed areas

Pass 18 Oct 2013 4,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear cross-member Corroded outside any prescribed areas

Fail 16 Oct 2013 4,711 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear cross-member Corroded outside any prescribed areas

Pass 5 Oct 2012 1,921 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 1,921 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 131,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 127,988 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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IIG 9834 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 IIG 9834, 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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IIG 9834 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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