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C262 UFP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,678 mi
Last recorded116,678 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC262 UFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 116,678 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Badly corrodded in 3 places all marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid to rear chassis badly corrodded in 3 places all marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 109,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4wheels ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 109,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4wheels ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 106,164 miles

Both front swivel joints slight leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front pads low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pas slight leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 106,164 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt All bolts on front prop fixings (2.4.G.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings UJ coupling at steering box (2.2.B.1h)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Both front swivel joints slight leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front pads low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pas slight leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,789 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 97,719 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,719 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 97,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 97,982 miles

Extensive under body repair.Nearside and offside chassis showing corrosen

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

Fail 4 May 2011 97,719 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,719 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 97,719 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 97,411 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 97,315 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 93,011 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 93,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 88,411 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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C262 UFP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C262 UFP, 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 C262 UFP registered?

C262 UFP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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