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C196 MFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,919 mi
Last recorded169,919 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 MFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 169,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 169,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 169,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 169,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 175,652 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 175,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 175,515 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 175,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,989 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 169,989 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 169,919 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Oct 2017 169,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 169,919 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chissis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 168,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 166,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 163,907 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 161,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 158,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 155,069 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010
Pass 28 Oct 2009 148,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 145,351 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 141,901 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 141,885 miles

Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 138,388 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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C196 MFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C196 MFE, 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 C196 MFE registered?

C196 MFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1986.

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