MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,064 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All Four (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive And Rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside surface corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension components modified for off road use
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
under car surface slight corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
under car in general surface slight corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front ,both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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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C142 ETG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 C142 ETG, 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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How do I check the history of C142 ETG?
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What year was C142 ETG registered?
C142 ETG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1985.
Is C142 ETG safe to buy?
The MOT history for C142 ETG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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