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MJI 8921

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,355 mi
Last recorded147,355 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 8921
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 147,355 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 142,203 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,899 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 137,899 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

clutch rubber missing

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 136,214 miles

Oil leak

do not park automaticly

Fail 29 Jul 2015 136,214 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

do not park automaticly

Pass 31 Oct 2013 13,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 176,455 miles

front pads

Fail 1 Feb 2012 176,455 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front pads

Pass 28 Jan 2011 168,862 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 168,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

small cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2009 157,731 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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MJI 8921 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 MJI 8921, 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 MJI 8921 registered?

MJI 8921 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1986.

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