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SAZ 1118

1986 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,428 mi
Last recorded136,428 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 1118
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 136,428 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 132,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 125,162 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal cover slighty worn

Fail 28 Sep 2010 125,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal cover slighty worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 117,649 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 110,900 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 103,792 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 95,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 86,903 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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SAZ 1118 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SAZ 1118, 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

How do I check the history of SAZ 1118?

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What year was SAZ 1118 registered?

SAZ 1118 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is SAZ 1118 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAZ 1118 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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