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C263 MUX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,358 mi
Last recorded189,358 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC263 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 May 2012 189,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 187,868 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 186,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 183,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 181,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 174,981 miles

corrosion on chassis rails

corrosion on front brake pipes

steering box damp

steering damper bushes borderline

Pass 3 May 2005 168,167 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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C263 MUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C263 MUX, 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 C263 MUX registered?

C263 MUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C263 MUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C263 MUX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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