MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front fluid leak from front diff seal/hub
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fluid leak from front diff seal/hub
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front drive swivel joint weeping oil
minor oil leak from the steering box
nearside wiper starting to split
rear side facing seats in the stowed position
steering box drop link has play where it meets the steering box
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Torque/reaction arm insecure drag link (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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B986 WBX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 WBX, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B986 WBX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1984.
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