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C174 SLN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,793 mi
Last recorded78,793 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC174 SLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,793 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,416 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 76,592 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,068 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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C174 SLN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C174 SLN, 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 C174 SLN?

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What year was C174 SLN registered?

C174 SLN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1986.

Is C174 SLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C174 SLN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C174 SLN have outstanding finance?

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