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C326 FKX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,141 mi
Last recorded94,141 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC326 FKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2012 94,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,141 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,583 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 82,583 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 79,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,819 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,833 miles

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STRIPED TO THE CHASIS AND HAS BEEN TOTALY REBUILT .THIS VEHICLE IS IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION FOR ITS AGE...

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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C326 FKX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C326 FKX, 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

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What year was C326 FKX registered?

C326 FKX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C326 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C326 FKX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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