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C411 USG

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,090 mi
Last recorded113,090 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC411 USG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 112,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,232 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 109,232 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,633 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 98,620 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,620 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 96,624 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 96,620 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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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C411 USG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C411 USG, 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 C411 USG registered?

C411 USG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1986.

Is C411 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C411 USG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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