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JFF 870H

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,589 mi
Last recorded174,589 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFF 870H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 174,589 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 174,576 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 174,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 174,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 174,240 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 174,233 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Long travel on hand brake lever.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from o/s/f hub assembly.

Pass 16 May 2017 174,189 miles

Corrosion on all brake pipes.

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

Slight leak from carburettor float chambers.

Slight oil leak from o/s/f hub seal.

Fail 10 May 2017 174,189 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion on all brake pipes.

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

Front brake hoses deteriorated.

Slight leak from carburettor float chambers.

Slight oil leak from o/s/f hub seal.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 174,124 miles

Offside Front steering knuckle slight oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 174,062 miles

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

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

Play in transmission units.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 173,969 miles

PLAY IN TRANSMISSION UNITS.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 173,969 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

PLAY IN TRANSMISSION UNITS.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 173,758 miles

Slight oil leak from o/s/f hub seal.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 173,758 miles

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

Slight oil leak from o/s/f hub seal.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 173,539 miles

Slight play in steering joints.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 173,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering joints.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 173,197 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 173,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 172,158 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 171,139 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 169,824 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight osf diff seal - rubber brake pipes starting to perish - tyres wearing on edges - general corrosion body - number plates fading - slight play rear bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2006 167,764 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 167,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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JFF 870H is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 JFF 870H, 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 JFF 870H registered?

JFF 870H is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 1986.

Is JFF 870H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFF 870H shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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