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C494 CEU

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,308 mi
Last recorded98,308 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC494 CEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear no. plate lamp worked with a tap

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2011 89,191 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear no. plate's fade

front wiper's poor

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 81,301 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,254 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,248 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front wheels appear to protrude beyond wheel arches

centre front seat belt not fitted,only one belt fitted in rear

corrosion right side lower windscreen pillar

drag link rubber boot split

floor under pedals corroding

many oil leaks left side of engine some of which may be from power steering components resevoir area appears damp

sevice brake travel appears to be more than is normal

some lift apparent in steering joints advise check with ref to manufactures tolerance

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,897 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 64,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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C494 CEU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C494 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 C494 CEU registered?

C494 CEU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1986.

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