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C192 KAR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

154,323 mi
Last recorded154,323 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC192 KAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 154,323 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Alternator light on, Oil light flickering. Aux belt very loose (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Speedometer operation impaired loose (7.8 (b) (i))

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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C192 KAR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C192 KAR, 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 C192 KAR registered?

C192 KAR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C192 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C192 KAR shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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