MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre outer wall perished
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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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C197 WLB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc 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 C197 WLB, 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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How do I check the history of C197 WLB?
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What year was C197 WLB registered?
C197 WLB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1986.
Is C197 WLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for C197 WLB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C197 WLB have outstanding finance?
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