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C191 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

245,875 mi
Last recorded245,875 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC191 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 245,875 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 234,809 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 216,685 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 202,199 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 202,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering arm ball joint slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2008 202,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering arm ball joint slight play

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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C191 CTR 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 C191 CTR, 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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How do I check the history of C191 CTR?

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What year was C191 CTR registered?

C191 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C191 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C191 CTR 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.

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