MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,274 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKS !
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust is ex. corroded !
front hubs are leaking considerably !
play in steering detected at steering wheel
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKS !
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
exhaust is ex. corroded !
front hubs are leaking considerably !
play in steering detected at steering wheel
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B986 TNG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 B986 TNG, 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 B986 TNG registered?
B986 TNG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1985.
Is B986 TNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for B986 TNG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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