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C185 AEF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 AEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,143 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 96,085 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,252 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,696 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,511 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 57,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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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C185 AEF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C185 AEF, 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 C185 AEF?

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What year was C185 AEF registered?

C185 AEF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C185 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C185 AEF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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