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TJW 907

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,188 mi
Last recorded49,188 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJW 907
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,188 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pipes on calipers slightly corroded

parking brake and service brake low effort

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

oil leak front diff

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 48,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,816 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,757 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,993 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,455 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 47,046 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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TJW 907 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TJW 907, 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 TJW 907 registered?

TJW 907 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1986.

Is TJW 907 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJW 907 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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