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C24 FYG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,337 mi
Last recorded131,337 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 FYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 131,337 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 128,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 128,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 127,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,779 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,324 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 127,060 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,664 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 126,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 122,815 miles

slight oil leak from hub seal

Pass 13 May 2013 120,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 103,232 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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C24 FYG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C24 FYG, 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

How do I check the history of C24 FYG?

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What year was C24 FYG registered?

C24 FYG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C24 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 FYG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C24 FYG have outstanding finance?

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