MOT Status
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26,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Swivel joint leaking slightly
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer hub seal weeping oil
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Various brake and suspension components corroded
Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed SLIGHT FRAYING ON BOTH FRONT OUTER BELTS . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel SOME FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL . (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SHOCKER OFFSIDE FRONT ,(DAMP ) . (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively SOME WEAR IN SLIDING SPLINES ON REAR PROP SHAFT . (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam on full beam when dip engaged (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam dipped beam when full beam engaged (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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B173 CGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 B173 CGL, 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 41 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 B173 CGL registered?
B173 CGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B173 CGL safe to buy?
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