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226 FXN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,182 mi
Last recorded111,182 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226 FXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 111,182 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,001 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 107,575 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,806 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 105,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,491 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,518 miles

oil leaking out of handbrake drum backplate

Fail 31 Mar 2009 101,518 miles

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

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

oil leaking out of handbrake drum backplate

Pass 28 Mar 2008 100,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 89,071 miles

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

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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226 FXN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 226 FXN, 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 226 FXN?

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What year was 226 FXN registered?

226 FXN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 226 FXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226 FXN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 226 FXN have outstanding finance?

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