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C991 FWU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,995 mi
Last recorded142,995 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC991 FWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 142,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 142,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 142,187 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 142,187 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 140,688 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 139,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 138,756 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 137,329 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.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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C991 FWU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C991 FWU, 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 C991 FWU?

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What year was C991 FWU registered?

C991 FWU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C991 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C991 FWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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