MOT Status
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154,368 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
all tyres over 10 years old
both front hub seals weeping
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all tyres are 10 years old
both front hub seals weeping
reverse light not working
Brake performance not tested due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested due to fuel leak (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn jockey arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn jockey arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all tyres are 10 years old
both front hub seals weeping
reverse light not working
small chip in windscreen swept area not effecting drivers view
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hub seal weeping slightly
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering box damp / no leak found during test
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear hub seal slight weap
slight dampness steering box area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
No handbrake telltale light
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight engine oil leak
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C176 MHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 C176 MHD, 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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C176 MHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C176 MHD safe to buy?
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