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C229 MAW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC229 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 110,008 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 110,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 106,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 104,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 103,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 103,307 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 102,825 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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C229 MAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C229 MAW, 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 C229 MAW?

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What year was C229 MAW registered?

C229 MAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C229 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C229 MAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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