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MCT 61G

1986 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,184 mi
Last recorded31,184 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCT 61G
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,184 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,123 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,943 miles

Evidence of oil leak on offside rear backing plate

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 30,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Evidence of oil leak on offside rear backing plate

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,208 miles

All vehicle undersealed

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,865 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,865 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

All chassis undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,444 miles

All chassis heavily corroded

All tyres cracked

Both front hubs leaking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,960 miles

all under vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 28,960 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

all under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 22 May 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearide rear brake binding

nearside front brake binding

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,560 miles

Battery insecure

Engine oil leak Gearbox oil leak rear axle oil leak general chassis corrosion front hubs leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2008 28,559 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front hubs leaking

chassie corosion

engin oil leak

front cross member corosion

gear box oil leak

general body corrosion

os door piller corroded

rear axel leaking oil

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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MCT 61G is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MCT 61G, 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 MCT 61G registered?

MCT 61G is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is MCT 61G safe to buy?

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