MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,862 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
engine oil leak
heavy corrosion to rear chassis setting
rear spring lower cups heavy corrosion setting in
slight play in rear propshaft u j's
tightness in both front wheels
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Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C188 XFX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C188 XFX, 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 C188 XFX?
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What year was C188 XFX registered?
C188 XFX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1985.
Is C188 XFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C188 XFX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C188 XFX have outstanding finance?
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