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C419 CEU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,919 mi
Last recorded94,919 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC419 CEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,919 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 May 2012 92,830 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,309 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

drivers sun visor removed

front brake disc's rusting

number plate light unit damaged not affecting light output

Pass 23 Mar 2010 89,791 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,845 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 86,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 83,969 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 81,973 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C419 CEU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C419 CEU, 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 C419 CEU registered?

C419 CEU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1986.

Is C419 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C419 CEU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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