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C114 ARW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,870 mi
Last recorded137,870 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC114 ARW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2023 137,870 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 137,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 136,867 miles

Bulkhead showing signs on corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2020 136,462 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 135,260 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 134,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 133,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 132,288 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 130,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 129,342 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 126,894 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 120,076 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 116,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 114,431 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 112,110 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 108,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 105,550 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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C114 ARW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C114 ARW, 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 C114 ARW?

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What year was C114 ARW registered?

C114 ARW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C114 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C114 ARW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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