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NIB 6439

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,696 mi
Last recorded111,696 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 6439
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,696 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both radius arm all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

both rear back plates in poor condition

underside of vehicle has been waxoil not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,696 miles

0-s & n-s rear brake back plates corroded

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

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded

o-s bonnet catch defective

play in rear axle top ball joint

Fail 7 Jun 2016 111,696 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded battery box (5.2.6)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o-s & n-s front (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n-s bonnet catch deffective

o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded

o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded

rear axle bump stops missing

some free play in rear axle top ball joint

Pass 8 May 2014 111,018 miles

Battery tray area corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 6 May 2014 111,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Battery tray area corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Feb 2012 111,000 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise accident damage n/s/f wing and bumper

advise both front doors corroded and weak

advise both front seatbelts damaged

advise front and rear backing plates corroded

advise front axel lower spring cup brackets corroded and weak

advise slight play in top swivel pins or bearings

advise underside in an advanced state of corrosion

advise front propshaft badly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 108,116 miles

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

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

main feed brake pipe corroded

o-s rear brake stone shield

Fail 24 Nov 2010 108,116 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

o-s rear brake stone shield

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,138 miles

advise play in drag link end

Fail 2 Nov 2009 99,103 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

advise play in drag link end

Pass 2 Sep 2008 96,175 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 91,285 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 86,128 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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NIB 6439 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NIB 6439, 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 NIB 6439 registered?

NIB 6439 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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