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C630 FYB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

314,591 mi
Last recorded314,591 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC630 FYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 314,591 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 31,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 314,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 312,518 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 312,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 312,434 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 312,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 312,430 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 300,564 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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C630 FYB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C630 FYB, 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 C630 FYB registered?

C630 FYB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C630 FYB safe to buy?

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