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C242 WRE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,552 mi
Last recorded104,552 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC242 WRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 104,552 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 104,552 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing BOTH SIDES (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering box fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected Bolt to short nut locking device inefective (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar attachment likely to become detached NUT LOCKING DEVICE MISSING (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2005 103,409 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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C242 WRE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C242 WRE, 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 C242 WRE registered?

C242 WRE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C242 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C242 WRE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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