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C270 NFT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 NFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 105,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 105,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,323 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 104,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,026 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,520 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,605 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 97,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 97,814 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

BRAKE RUBBER WORN

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 96,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,221 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 110,879 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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C270 NFT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C270 NFT, 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 C270 NFT registered?

C270 NFT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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