MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,072 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main rail holed (x2) underneath and on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body tub braces x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater on wing (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater on wing (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Both front wheels have sight play
Offside Front diff seal leaking slightly
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front wheels have sight play
Offside Front diff seal leaking slightly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
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C16 AKO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 C16 AKO, 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 39 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 C16 AKO registered?
C16 AKO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1987.
Is C16 AKO safe to buy?
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