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C41 UFA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

260,242 mi
Last recorded260,242 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC41 UFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 260,242 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

all tyres perished

nearside screen wash inop.

no tow ball fitted at time of test

wiper blades worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 249,169 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both centre chassis rails (rear sections) slightly corroded

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear chassis rails have been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

centre rear cross member slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front swivel joint have slight play

power steering box slightly damp

Fail 12 Sep 2011 117,153 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor area holed with corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2010 115,904 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

front and rear chassis as heavy surface corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2010 115,904 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

front and rear chassis as heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2009 114,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and front diff has slight oil leak

noise from rear differential

Fail 24 Aug 2009 114,882 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and front diff has slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 110,764 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Sep 2007 108,446 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 108,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 103,919 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 103,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet safety catch not fitted

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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C41 UFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 C41 UFA, 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 C41 UFA registered?

C41 UFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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