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JIL 9163

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,790 mi
Last recorded83,790 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 9163
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,790 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,790 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 79,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 803,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 802,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 800,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 799,766 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 791,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 791,828 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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JIL 9163 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JIL 9163, 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 JIL 9163 registered?

JIL 9163 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is JIL 9163 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 9163 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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