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C146 LWA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC146 LWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2012 8 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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C146 LWA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C146 LWA, 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.

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What year was C146 LWA registered?

C146 LWA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C146 LWA safe to buy?

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