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C101 CYV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,142 mi
Last recorded126,142 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC101 CYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 126,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,992 miles

exhaust mountings starting to split

Fail 6 Oct 2016 125,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,922 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 118,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 114,634 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,144 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 101,137 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,375 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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C101 CYV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C101 CYV, 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 C101 CYV?

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What year was C101 CYV registered?

C101 CYV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C101 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C101 CYV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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