MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,414 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded All of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All of them - Front 2 are 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
n/s front headlamp close to limits
n/s/f headlamp aim close to limits
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
indicator and hazard tell tales audible only
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
both headlamp reflectors corroded
indicator and hazzard tell tales audible only
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C116 YRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 C116 YRW, 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 C116 YRW registered?
C116 YRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1986.
Is C116 YRW safe to buy?
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