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C462 FKH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,372 mi
Last recorded101,372 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC462 FKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,372 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 101,372 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 100,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 100,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 99,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 98,127 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 96,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,846 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 94,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,642 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 94,459 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 92,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 92,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,730 miles

slight corrosion back panel

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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C462 FKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C462 FKH, 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 C462 FKH registered?

C462 FKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 1986.

Is C462 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C462 FKH shows 18 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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