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C400 CFB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,841 mi
Last recorded167,841 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC400 CFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 167,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all underside of vehicle has thick coat of underseal

brake servo corroded

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 168,584 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front spheres leaking

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 166,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front swivel housings have slight fluid leak

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 8 Apr 2015 166,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front swivel housings have slight fluid leak

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 164,538 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 164,501 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 161,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 157,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front hub seal damp

offside front hub seal damp

steering box damp

steering damper bushes perished

towbar mounting area corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 157,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front hub seal damp

offside front hub seal damp

steering box damp

steering damper bushes perished

towbar mounting area corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 154,537 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 151,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

steering drop arm rubber boot split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 151,892 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

steering drop arm rubber boot split

Pass 24 Apr 2009 147,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 143,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion to nearside front chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2007 138,913 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 236,134 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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C400 CFB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C400 CFB, 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 C400 CFB registered?

C400 CFB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1986.

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