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C918 FAH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,155 mi
Last recorded43,155 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 43,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 43,124 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 42,781 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 36,519 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 33,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,335 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 25,010 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 17,262 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 17,262 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 12,235 miles

surface corrossion

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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C918 FAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C918 FAH, 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 C918 FAH?

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What year was C918 FAH registered?

C918 FAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C918 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C918 FAH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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