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C274 RBV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,349 mi
Last recorded70,349 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC274 RBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,349 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,962 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,716 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,552 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 66,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,111 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,718 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,935 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,256 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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C274 RBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C274 RBV, 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 C274 RBV?

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What year was C274 RBV registered?

C274 RBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C274 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C274 RBV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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