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C736 NCN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,174 mi
Last recorded23,174 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC736 NCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2007 23,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front flexible brake hoses perished

flor pan/battery tray holed nearside (not in prescribed area)

movement in forward trailing arm forward bushes

osf tyre perished

possible coolant leak ,anti freeze on steering box(could be old residue)

rear of chassis corroded

slight play in rear axle upper support ball joint

Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front flexible brake hoses perished

flor pan/battery tray holed nearside (not in prescribed area)

movement in forward trailing arm forward bushes

osf tyre perished

possible coolant leak ,anti freeze on steering box(could be old residue)

rear of chassis corroded

slight play in rear axle upper support ball joint

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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C736 NCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C736 NCN, 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 C736 NCN registered?

C736 NCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C736 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C736 NCN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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