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C419 MAK

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,756 mi
Last recorded127,756 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC419 MAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 127,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 119,476 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 116,155 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 111,426 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 111,420 miles

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front prop front u/j worn also rear prop rear u/j

Pass 17 May 2006 102,517 miles

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

propshaft defective

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 MAK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MAK, 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 MAK registered?

C419 MAK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C419 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C419 MAK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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