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C238 UGY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,174 mi
Last recorded27,174 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 UGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 27,174 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight perished tyre. Both rear.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 27,082 miles

Rear diff A-frame ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated

Slight play in o/s/front steering damper bush

Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,773 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 26,404 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 26,384 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning switch inoperative Inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,302 miles

both rear body mounts corroded

osf main beam came on when lightly tapped

signs of oil around power steering box

slight movement in pas box drop arm

Pass 17 Mar 2007 22,720 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,814 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 18,814 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight leak on both front steering spheres.

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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C238 UGY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C238 UGY, 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

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What year was C238 UGY registered?

C238 UGY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 1986.

Is C238 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C238 UGY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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