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C746 CRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,770 mi
Last recorded171,770 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC746 CRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 171,770 miles

limited reserve travel parking brake lever

Fail 20 Jul 2017 171,770 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts caliper pipe fouling on full lock (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts caliper pipe fouling on full lock (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

limited reserve travel parking brake lever

Pass 11 Jan 2017 171,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 171,057 miles

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 4 Sep 2015 171,031 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight free play at steering wheel

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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C746 CRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C746 CRU, 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 C746 CRU?

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What year was C746 CRU registered?

C746 CRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C746 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C746 CRU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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