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C179 NRM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,574 mi
Last recorded148,574 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 NRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 148,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 146,436 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 144,526 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 143,690 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 143,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 140,726 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 140,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 137,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 135,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 132,042 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 132,042 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 129,553 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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C179 NRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C179 NRM, 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 C179 NRM?

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What year was C179 NRM registered?

C179 NRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C179 NRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C179 NRM shows 12 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.

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