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C149 FWW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,299 mi
Last recorded132,299 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC149 FWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 132,299 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 129,218 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 129,209 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 124,412 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 124,412 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 121,897 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 121,897 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front number plate

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2005 120,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C149 FWW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C149 FWW, 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 C149 FWW registered?

C149 FWW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C149 FWW safe to buy?

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