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C326 SFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,724 mi
Last recorded217,724 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC326 SFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 217,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush A-Frame (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 217,713 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint A-Frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush A-Frame (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 194,967 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 194,958 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 175,387 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 175,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 166,544 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 166,415 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 159,681 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 159,681 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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C326 SFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C326 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

C326 SFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C326 SFE safe to buy?

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