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C992 FMT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC992 FMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,215 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 126,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced affecting nearside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety all 4 halfshafts (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 124,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 124,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 120,821 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 120,821 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 117,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 113,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 113,377 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 108,726 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 108,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 103,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 101,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 98,682 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 97,032 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 95,972 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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C992 FMT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C992 FMT, 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 C992 FMT registered?

C992 FMT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1986.

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