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C399 MUX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,960 mi
Last recorded159,960 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC399 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 159,960 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside stub axle slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Offside rear stub axle slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Slight internal play to offside rear shocker

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 159,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 156,780 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 150,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 147,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 144,613 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 143,979 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 143,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 139,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 137,890 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 137,878 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 135,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 132,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 130,849 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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C399 MUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 C399 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 C399 MUX registered?

C399 MUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is C399 MUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C399 MUX 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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