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C42 FYG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,429 mi
Last recorded177,429 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 FYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 177,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 177,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 176,548 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 176,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 175,949 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 175,778 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 175,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 175,059 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 175,059 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 174,671 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 174,671 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 174,533 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 174,003 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 173,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 173,036 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 171,923 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 170,870 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 170,870 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 169,317 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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C42 FYG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C42 FYG, 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

How do I check the history of C42 FYG?

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What year was C42 FYG registered?

C42 FYG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C42 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C42 FYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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