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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard Rod Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Lower Spring Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick front bushes x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub inner seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Swivel Housing Leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not Working (8.2.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
no rear passenger seats on time of test
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
no rear seat belts or seats fitted at time of test
offside front hocky stick bushes have slight play
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
no rear seat belts or rear seats at time of test
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
no rear seat belts or rear seats at time of test
no rear seats fitted or seat belts
play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front propshaft bolts loose
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C127 HWB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 C127 HWB, 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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C127 HWB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1985.
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